Shares of RH, the upscale furniture retailer formerly known as Restoration Hardware, slid 14% Friday morning after the company adjusted its full-year sales and margin guidance as a deep freeze in the housing market spilled over into furniture sales.  ( 1 min )

Tesla faces mounting pressure in the Nordic region as it lost its case against Swedish postal service PostNord and dockworkers in Finland said they would join a port blockade against the EV maker.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities advanced at midday on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023 as reports on job creation, unemployment, and consumers’ outlook suggested the economy could avoid a hard landing.  ( 1 min )

The U.K.'s competition regulator said it's gathering information to determine whether Microsoft's OpenAI partnership could impact competition.  ( 1 min )

Gold prices have surged recently, and the World Gold Council's 2024 outlook suggests that economic conditions will continue supporting the precious metal's price in the months ahead.  ( 1 min )

These 3 stocks made significant moves on Thursday. We look at the reasons why and identify important chart levels to watch.  ( 1 min )

Stock futures fell in premarket trading Friday after data suggested the U.S. labor market remains strong, a blow to investors betting the Fed will cut interest rates sooner than expected to support a rapidly weakening economy.  ( 1 min )

Apple is looking to expand its production in India and the U.S. government is expected to report the economy added jobs in November while the unemployment rate remained steady. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 1 min )

Target-date and index funds are difficult to compare because they differ in both structure and objective, though investors can compare two specific funds.  ( 21 min )

If you have poor credit, having a co-signer can make it easier for you to qualify for a personal loan, but they'll be responsible for the debt should you default.  ( 26 min )

These loans both offer one-time, lump-sum payments, but they differ in their structure, approval process, interest rates, and potential amounts.  ( 27 min )

Credit union personal loans often have benefits like lower interest rates, more flexible terms, and lower minimum requirements. Here’s how they work.  ( 27 min )

Take our quiz to learn whether you're suited for a line of work in financial planning. You never know.  ( 26 min )

Learn how to fill out a personal loan application so that you’re better prepared to get approved—and get your money—faster.  ( 28 min )

U.S. equities advanced at midday on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023 as reports on job creation, unemployment, and consumers’ outlook suggested the economy could avoid a hard landing.  ( 18 min )

Credit denial is the rejection of a credit application by a prospective lender, usually due to its assessment that the applicant is not creditworthy.  ( 22 min )

Shares of RH, the upscale furniture retailer formerly known as Restoration Hardware, slid 14% Friday morning after the company adjusted its full-year sales and margin guidance as a deep freeze in the housing market spilled over into furniture sales.  ( 19 min )

As gas prices fall, consumers across a range of demographics had better expectations of inflation, helping drive overall consumer sentiment higher in December.  ( 19 min )

Investments that promise high returns with little risk are everyone's dream—but they could also be a Ponzi scheme. Here's how to protect yourself.  ( 25 min )

Tax accounting refers to the rules, procedures, and processes undertaken by an accountant to prepare tax returns and payments for businesses and individuals.  ( 26 min )

Halloween strategy is a trading tactic, which posits that stocks perform better from Oct. 31 to May 1 than they do during the rest of the year.  ( 25 min )

Personal loans for health care workers offer fixed rates and monthly payments, making them a predictable and affordable option to consider.  ( 26 min )

The U.K.'s competition regulator said it's gathering information to determine whether Microsoft's OpenAI partnership could impact competition.  ( 18 min )

Personal loans for healthcare workers offer fixed rates and monthly payments, making them a predictable and affordable option to consider.  ( 26 min )

Rates on 30-year mortgages have plummeted over the last few weeks—with another dip Thursday sinking the average to its lowest level since mid-August.  ( 19 min )

A substantially identical security is one that is so similar to another that the Internal Revenue Service does not recognize a difference between them.  ( 24 min )

Profit margins on collectibles are slim, but that needn't deter those with a passion for eras past.  ( 28 min )

Many of the arguments for and against immigration focus on the economic impact of the legislation, including the effect on job availability, job growth, and wages.  ( 28 min )

A tax base is the total amount of assets, income, and economic activity that can be taxed by a government or other tax authority.  ( 26 min )

Gold prices have surged recently, and the World Gold Council's 2024 outlook suggests that economic conditions will continue supporting the precious metal's price in the months ahead.  ( 20 min )

If you're on Social Security and need to borrow money, a personal loan could be the answer. But you also have options.  ( 22 min )

Funeral loans, or personal loans to cover funeral expenses, are available for those who need them. Here's what you need to know if you have bad credit and need help paying for a funeral.  ( 25 min )

Tax-efficient investing can minimize your tax burden and maximize your returns. Find out why tax-efficient investing is important and how it can save you money.  ( 28 min )

Getting a personal loan while unemployed could be a little difficult. But there are other ways to prove an income even if you don't have a job.  ( 25 min )

Tesla faces mounting pressure in the Nordic region as it lost its case against Swedish postal service PostNord and dockworkers in Finland said they would join a port blockade against the EV maker.  ( 19 min )

Comparing APRs, required minimum credit scores, term lengths, and fees can help you find the best loan and lender for your needs.  ( 25 min )

Wedding loans come with fixed interest rates and payments, which makes them a smart choice compared to other forms of borrowing.  ( 26 min )

The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) was a compendium of assistance programs offered by U.S. government agencies to the American public.  ( 24 min )

The labor market may not be red hot anymore, but it’s staying comfortably warm for workers, by historical standards.  ( 20 min )

Learn how a simplified employer pension (SEP) IRA works. Find out who qualifies to participate and what advantages it offers for retirement planning.  ( 26 min )

More older Americans are taking out or co-signing loans to help their kids and grandkids pay for college. It doesn’t always work out well.  ( 26 min )

These 3 stocks made significant moves on Thursday. We look at the reasons why and identify important chart levels to watch.  ( 21 min )

Find out how restricted stock and restricted stock units (RSUs), which are forms of executive compensation, work and how to deal with the tax consequences of them.  ( 26 min )

Apple is looking to expand its production in India and the U.S. government is expected to report the economy added jobs in November while the unemployment rate remained steady. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 20 min )

A tax deed is a legal document that grants ownership of a property to a government entity when the property owner falls into arrears on property taxes.  ( 27 min )

Greece defaulting on its debt was astounding and left many wondering how Greece’s situation became so dire.  ( 25 min )

Learn about three of the most common ETFs that track the oil and gas drilling sector: the XOP, the IEO and the PXE. Explore different ETF performance records.  ( 24 min )

Learn how new financial products are created and find their way to the trading floor. The 10 steps outlined here are essential to the creation of a new financial product.  ( 23 min )

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Rates on 30-year mortgages have plummeted over the last few weeks—with another dip Thursday sinking the average to its lowest level since mid-August.  ( 21 min )

The CEO of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. says the surging demand for AI chips is creating new problems for the semiconductor industry.  ( 22 min )

If you had $5 million, you could buy about five median-priced homes in San Diego or pay for approximately 91 years of tuition at Harvard University. It's also the amount “Shark Tank” star Kevin O’Leary recommended his YouTube audience have in their bank accounts for financial security. Don’t Miss: Can you guess how many Americans successfully retire with $1,000,000 saved? The percentage may shock you. The average American couple has saved this much money for retirement — How do you compare? Livi  ( 35 min )

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Managing your taxes can be one of the most complex aspects of estate planning and a new IRS rule change continues that trend. The rule, published at the end of March, changes how the step-up in basis applies to assets held in an irrevocable trust. If you need help interpreting the IRS rule change or setting […] The post Want to Leave Assets to Heirs? IRS Rule Change Should Have You Rethinking Your Irrevocable Trust appeared first on SmartReads CMS - SmartAsset.  ( 35 min )

Investment analysts at Morgan Stanley have raised their target price for Apple based on the outlook for Services, iPhone 15 gross margins, and high consumer interest in Vision Pro.  ( 37 min )

Emphasizing the importance of financial education and preparedness, "Rich Dad Poor Dad" author Robert Kiyosaki expressed concerns about the current financial system and societal structures in the U.S. in a YouTube video titled "Robert Kiyosaki Exposes The System That Keeps You Poor & The Downfall of The USA." In the video, interviewer Rob Moore asked Kiyosaki, “Is the money system rigged?” Kiyosaki replied, “You want to get me in trouble, don’t you.” He then elaborated, saying, “We’re at the end  ( 35 min )

AMD stock has rallied this week as investors cheered its ambitions in artificial intelligence. But the stock looks pretty pricey.  ( 23 min )

Friday, Carrier announced the sales of its global access solutions business for $5 billion.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Anglo American Plc plunged the most since March 2020 after unveiling plans to cut drastically the amount of commodities it mines in a bid to slash costs amid logistical and operational snarls at its operations.Most Read from BloombergCarlyle’s Rubenstein Is in Talks to Acquire Baltimore OriolesHunter Biden Indicted in Tax Case as White House Woes MountApps That Use AI to Undress Women in Photos Soaring in UseElon Musk's SpaceX Valued at $175 Billion or More in Tender OfferThe Reco  ( 36 min )

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Summit Insight Group analyst Kinngai Chan upgraded Broadcom stock to Buy from Hold.  ( 22 min )

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Investors are weighing a surprise drop in unemployment in November and other data for what it could mean for Fed policy.  ( 39 min )

The November jobs report released Friday will be a key test for the stock market.  ( 38 min )

The November jobs report released Friday will be a key test for the stock market.  ( 37 min )

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The CFO reshuffle comes after boss Daniel Ek announced the company’s biggest-ever layoffs to return to its roots as a lean and scrappy underdog.  ( 36 min )

The November jobs report released Friday will be a key test for the stock market.  ( 47 min )

Required minimum distributions, or "RMDs," are the government's way of getting its tax money back on retirement accounts. Starting at age 73, anyone with a pre-tax retirement account such as an IRA or a 401(k), must begin must begin withdrawing a minimum amount from this account each year. This triggers a tax event, generating the income […] The post I'm 75 and Still Working. Can I Avoid Taking RMDs? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 36 min )

The security business makes products including electronic locks for big companies, hotels and hospital chains.  ( 29 min )

Hong Kong’s flagship carrier Cathay Pacific said Friday it has ordered six freighter aircraft from Airbus, in a blow to Boeing.  ( 19 min )

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Despite Musk's notoriety and inflammatory comments, Tesla is humming along. But all of the distractions like X/Twitter are actually having some effects, key investors say.  ( 36 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Japan’s currency advanced and shares fell as traders ratcheted up bets that the Bank of Japan is nearing the end of its negative interest rate policy.Most Read from BloombergCarlyle’s Rubenstein Is in Talks to Acquire Baltimore OriolesElon Musk's SpaceX Valued at $175 Billion or More in Tender OfferHarvard, Penn Heads Walk Back Genocide Answers After BacklashWall Street’s AI Craze Drives Nasdaq 100 Up 1.5%: Markets WrapHunter Biden Indicted in Tax Case as White House Woes MountThe  ( 37 min )

Shares of tobacco companies Altria and British American Tobacco are yielding nearly 10%.  ( 26 min )

Higher interest rates are here to stay. How retirees should respond.  ( 44 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.’s sales slid back into contraction last month following October gains, showing there’s still a way to go before the global chip market stages a full recovery from a prolonged slump.Most Read from BloombergCarlyle’s Rubenstein Is in Talks to Acquire Baltimore OriolesElon Musk's SpaceX Valued at $175 Billion or More in Tender OfferHunter Biden Indicted in Tax Case as White House Woes MountHarvard, Penn Heads Walk Back Genocide Answers After Bac  ( 35 min )

Declining use of tobacco could cause burn out  ( 4 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Chinese stock benchmarks are approaching key technical levels amid a relentless selloff, and a tumble below the thresholds may point to further losses ahead. Most Read from BloombergCarlyle’s Rubenstein Is in Talks to Acquire Baltimore OriolesElon Musk's SpaceX Valued at $175 Billion or More in Tender OfferHarvard, Penn Heads Walk Back Genocide Answers After BacklashHunter Biden Indicted in Tax Case as White House Woes MountWall Street’s AI Craze Drives Nasdaq 100 Up 1.5%: Markets  ( 35 min )

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RH (NYSE: RH) shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected third-quarter financial results. Here's a look at some of the metrics driving the move. What To Know: RH reported quarterly adjusted losses of 42 cents per share, well below the analyst consensus estimate of 97 cents, compared to earnings of $5.67 per share from the same period last year. Quarterly sales of $751.23 million missed the Street's estimate of $756.74 million, a 13.56% decrease over sales of $869.07  ( 35 min )

Vlaamse sluiswachters gaan na bijna vijf dagen weer aan het werk. Hoewel de onderhandelingen over arbeidsvoorwaarden nog lopen, komt de wilde staking ten einde. Binnenvaartschippers wachten in spanning af of de sluizen daadwerkelijk weer opengaan.  ( 9 min )

Wopke Hoekstra heeft vrijdag op de klimaattop in Dubai benadrukt dat er wereldwijd tandjes bij moeten om op koers te blijven voor de klimaatdoelen. "We moeten stoppen met fossiele brandstoffen, punt uit", zei de kersverse klimaatman van de Europese Commissie.  ( 11 min )

Over de terugkeer van presentator Matthijs van Nieuwkerk op tv is veel te doen. Wij vragen ons af: hoe ga je als werkgever om met iemand die wordt beschuldigd van wangedrag?  ( 9 min )

Klanten van de Rabobank kunnen vrijdagmiddag problemen ondervinden met het afronden van transacties via internetbankieren. De bank is voor de tweede keer deze week getroffen door een storing.  ( 8 min )

De 54 winkels van Perry Sport, Aktiesport en Sprinter zijn ondanks het faillissement nog gewoon open. Volgens de curator van de ketens zijn de schappen nog behoorlijk vol. Maar klanten kunnen geen online bestellingen meer doen en ook geen artikelen terugbrengen of ruilen.  ( 8 min )

Luchtvaartmaatschappijen op Schiphol annuleren vrijdag 117 vluchten vanwege de mist. Het is de tweede dag op rij dat vliegtuigen aan de grond blijven vanwege het weer.  ( 8 min )

Luchtvaartmaatschappijen op Schiphol annuleren vrijdag 44 retourvluchten vanwege de mist. Het is de tweede dag op rij dat vliegtuigen aan de grond blijven vanwege het weer.  ( 8 min )

Zo'n tweehonderd binnenvaartschepen liggen nog steeds vast in Vlaanderen vanwege een staking van sluiswachters. Op de vijfde dag van de staking moet de brandweer eraan te pas komen om schippers van vers drinkwater te voorzien.  ( 10 min )

De prijs van olie op de wereldmarkt daalt al zeven weken achter elkaar. Het is voor het eerst in vijf jaar dat de olieprijs zo veel weken achter elkaar daalt. De prijzen aan de pomp dalen ondertussen mee.  ( 9 min )

Luchtvaartmaatschappijen op Schiphol annuleren vrijdag 44 retourvluchten vanwege de mist. Het is de tweede dag op rij dat vliegtuigen aan de grond blijven vanwege het weer.  ( 8 min )

Kies een nieuwe televisie niet uit op basis van de apps die erop staan, adviseren experts. De kans is groot dat apps na een paar jaar niet meer werken, doordat de tv-fabrikant of appmaker jouw televisie niet meer ondersteunt.  ( 10 min )

Zowel de CEO als de risicodirecteur van de Volksbank heeft besloten om op te stappen. Topman Martijn Gribnau vertrekt in april na vier "mooie tropenjaren" bij het moederbedrijf van onder meer SNS en ASN Bank.  ( 9 min )

Privéberichten op Facebook en chatgesprekken via Facebook Messenger worden voortaan versleuteld. Daardoor kunnen alleen de verzender en ontvanger berichten lezen. Volgens moederbedrijf Meta zijn de berichtenfuncties op het socialemediaplatform daarmee veiliger.  ( 9 min )

De EU-lidstaten zijn het na maanden van overleg nog niet eens over nieuwe regels die moeten voorkomen dat landen diep in de schulden raken en andere landen daarin meetrekken. Maar volgens de Europese ministers van Financiën is een deal nabij.  ( 10 min )

KLM wil dat Wiebe Draijer, de oud-topman van Rabobank, de nieuwe voorzitter van de raad van commissarissen wordt. De rvc heeft er vrijdag al mee ingestemd, maakt de luchtvaartmaatschappij bekend. Draijer moet de huidige voorzitter Cees 't Hart opvolgen.  ( 8 min )

Werkenden zijn afgelopen kwartaal gemiddeld 48 van de 1.000 dagen ziek geweest (4,8 procent). Dat is minder dan in dezelfde periode in 2022. Maar het langdurig verzuim neemt juist toe, ziet de arbodienst.  ( 9 min )

Van de consumenten die al naar een nieuwe zorgverzekering op zoek zijn, kiezen er nu minder voor een extra hoog eigen risico. Ze lijken dit jaar minder gretig naar de premiekorting die je ervoor terugkrijgt. Deze groep is bij Independer bijna gehalveerd.  ( 11 min )

Werkenden zijn afgelopen kwartaal gemiddeld 48 van de 1.000 dagen ziek geweest (4,8 procent). Dat is minder dan de vijftig dagen van dezelfde periode in 2022. Ook in het eerste en tweede kwartaal was het verzuim al lager dan een jaar eerder.  ( 8 min )

Van de consumenten die al naar een nieuwe zorgverzekering op zoek zijn, kiezen er nu minder voor een extra hoog eigen risico. Ze lijken dit jaar minder gretig naar de premiekorting die je ervoor terugkrijgt. Deze groep is bij Independer bijna gehalveerd.  ( 11 min )

Onder de 198 landen die zijn vertegenwoordigd op de klimaattop in Dubai zijn tientallen landen die volledig uit eilanden bestaan. Een stijgende zeespiegel en extreem weer bedreigt hun voortbestaan. "We hopen op snelle klimaatactie, onze overlevingskans hangt ervan af."  ( 11 min )

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Today's best CD rates are 5.88% for 7 months from West Town Bank & Trust, 5.80% for 18 months from Seattle Bank, and 5.80% on a jumbo option from All In Credit Union.  ( 21 min )

The IRS sent out 20,000 correspondence letters disqualifying these taxpayers from claiming the Employee Retention Credit, or ERC.  ( 36 min )

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In this piece, I evaluated two cryptocurrency stocks, Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) and Riot Platforms (NASDAQ:RIOT), using TipRanks’ comparison tool to determine which is better. A closer look suggests a bearish view for Coinbase and a bullish view for Riot Platforms. Coinbase operates the largest cryptocurrency exchange platform in the U.S. by trading volume, while Riot Platforms is a bitcoin mining and digital infrastructure company. Shares of Coinbase have soared 66% over the last three months and  ( 37 min )

Stiff employer competition for workers should keep salary increases modestly ahead of inflation next year.  ( 34 min )

If you want to earn a high yield on your cash savings or a CD, but feel most comfortable sticking to a big bank with a familiar name, here are your best options.  ( 21 min )

(Reuters) -Chipmaker Broadcom forecast annual revenue below Wall Street estimates on Thursday, hurt by weak enterprise spending and stiff competition in the networking chips space. Shares of the San Jose, California-based company, which recently closed its acquisition of cloud computing firm VMware, fell more than 1% in extended trading. In fiscal 2024, the company expects revenue of about $50.0 billion including contribution from VMware.  ( 34 min )

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Speaking out for the first time since the shake-up at OpenAI, ex–board member Helen Toner told her side of the story in an interview with the Wall Street Journal.  ( 35 min )

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Investors' use of tax-loss harvesting involves knowing both the positives and the negatives.  ( 27 min )

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Wall Street is worried about the company’s recent results, but Siebel says he sees opportunity to grab share.  ( 26 min )

Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:KO) was priced at $58.67 at the end of trading hours on Dec.1. With a market capitalization of $256.6 billion, the stock price fluctuated between a 52-week high of $64.99 and a 52-week low of $51.55. Coca-Cola has a dividend yield of 3.14%. In October, the company's board declared a dividend of $0.46 per share payable on Dec.15. In the nine months ending Sept. 29, the dividend expenses were $4.078 billion, $168 million more than the dividend payments for the same period last  ( 36 min )

GameStop shares (GME) rose, shrugging off early declines, as investors digested quarterly results that included a 9% drop in quarterly sales and narrowing losses. The stock was recently up a bit more than 6%. For the latest quarter: Net sales were $1  ( 24 min )

Elon Musk is once again targeting Disney CEO Bob Iger.  ( 37 min )

The newly unveiled menu includes a large variety of creative new drinks and some never-before-seen food items.  ( 35 min )

Fundstrat's Tom Lee projects the benchmark index will end 2024 at 5,200 as inflation keeps subsiding and the US economy skirts recession.  ( 36 min )

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Rivian (RIVN) stock is on the move higher today with a new bull joining the herd.  ( 35 min )

J.P. Morgan analyst Seth Seifman looked at the profitability of the 737 MAX in a recent report. There is no profitability—yet.  ( 27 min )

Fresh labor market data is again the focus for investors, though hints the BOJ could exit its ultraloose rates policy was rattling nerves.  ( 42 min )

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) are two of the world's most well-known tech companies. For this reason, it's natural for both to receive an extraordinary amount of attention from investors. No two companies are the same regarding stock market returns. If you want to improve your chance of future success, you need to review past performance. If you want to diversify your portfolio, consider investing in startups in addition to publicly traded companies. You can  ( 34 min )

Ark Investment Management, led by well-known investor Cathie Wood, sold more than 700,000 shares of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) last month. The holdings equate to more than $21 million and were offloaded under Ark's Next Generation Internet exchange-traded fund (ETF) (ARKW). This is a significant portion of the fund’s $1.14 billion in holdings, so it is worth considering the underlying reasons. Ark is an asset management company that offers a variety of securities, ranging from technology-dri  ( 34 min )

In the wake of Charlie Munger's death, the investment world, particularly in China, is reflecting on his legacy. Li Lu, the "Chinese Warren Buffett," hailed Munger as an "enlightened sage," likening him to historical figures of wisdom and virtue. The respect Munger gained in China highlights his global influence. Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk may not share the same sentiment. Musk’s business and investment methods differ from Munger’s and Warren Buffett’s approaches. Don’t Miss: Get equity and front  ( 35 min )

Nvidia’s main rival, Advanced Micro Devices, made its case this week on why customers should buy its artificial-intelligence chips. But BofA Global Research isn’t too concerned about Nvidia’s latest competition.  ( 22 min )

Mercon Coffee Group, one of the world's largest coffee traders, has filled for bankruptcy protection in the United States due to what it defined as "exceptionally challenging operating environment", according to a document seen by Reuters. Mercon, which has operations in all the major producing regions including Brazil, Vietnam and Central America, said in a letter sent to clients that problems in recent years such as the logistical disruption during the pandemic, frost and drought in Brazil, sustained price volatility and rising interest rates all combined to hurt the company's financial situation. In the letter, signed by Mercon's Chief Executive Oscar Sevilla, the company said that lenders have elected "not to extend credit agreements, resulting in extremely tight working capital conditions".  ( 33 min )

Three-fourths of the stocks that make up the S&P 500 notched gains on Thursday. Three stood out: Walgreens Boots Alliance, Advanced Micro Devices, and Alphabet. They are the top three leaders on Thursday and they couldn’t be more different. Alphabet and AMD are growth stocks or expensive stocks as  ( 16 min )

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Investing money can help you build wealth, but taxes can take a big bite out of your earnings. Following a buy, borrow, die strategy is one way to minimize your tax liability and preserve more of your wealth. The concept … Continue reading → The post Buy, Borrow, Die: How the Rich Avoid Taxes appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 37 min )

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Vladimir Putin and the leader of Saudi Arabia have urged members of the Opec+ oil cartel to follow through with an agreement to cut supplies as oil prices plunge.  ( 34 min )

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Campbell Soup Co (NYSE: CPB) reported better-than-expected first-quarter earnings and reaffirmed FY24 guidance. Campbell Soup reported a first-quarter FY24 sales decline of 2% year-on-year to $2.52 billion, in line with analyst expectations. Adjusted EPS of 91 cents beat the analyst consensus of 88 cents, according to Benzinga Pro. With the recent buzz around Campbell Soup following strong earnings, some investors may be eyeing potential gains from the company’s dividends too. As of now, Campbel  ( 35 min )

CosMC's is "what would happen if a McDonald's character from the 1980s that was part alien, part surfer, part robot" opened a restaurant, its CEO said.  ( 34 min )

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Advanced Micro Devices received some approving nods from Wall Street on the heels of its artificial intelligence event, thanks in particular to interest from tech giants like Microsoft and Meta Platforms.  ( 22 min )

JetBlue Airways shares rose after the airline lifted its outlook for fourth-quarter sales, saying that demand for travel is holding up and bookings have accelerated into the holidays. The airline is forecasting a 4% to 7% drop in fourth-quarter sales from a year ago, compared with a previous foreca  ( 24 min )

Tesla lost a legal battle with Sweden's postal service on Thursday as a fight with Nordic trade unions escalates. A Swedish court said PostNord does not for the time being need to deliver licence plates to Tesla that are being blocked by the postal service's workers, in the latest twist in a fight over collective bargaining agreements. Tesla is facing growing pressure in Sweden, Norway and Denmark from unions backing Swedish IF Metall's mechanics who went on strike on Oct. 27 demanding a collective agreement with the company.  ( 34 min )

Fresh labor market data is again the focus for investors, though hints the BOJ could exit its ultraloose rates policy was rattling nerves.  ( 36 min )

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Vanguard is pushing deeper into active management with the launch today of its second active bond exchange-traded fund. A third will follow later this month.  ( 29 min )

The exit of a Johnson & Johnson exec raises an age-old question about women's ambition.  ( 36 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- In the runup to GameStop Corporation’s earnings report, one of its most-traded options was a contract that will make money if the stock rallies about 760% over the next six weeks. Most Read from BloombergElon Musk's SpaceX Valued at $175 Billion or More in Tender OfferApple Readies New iPads and M3 MacBook Air to Combat Sales SlumpTreasury Yields Climb as BOJ Jitters Rattle Globe: Markets WrapBiden Moves to Forgive Nearly $5 Billion in Student LoansDimon Says He Would Shut Down Cr  ( 35 min )

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Analysts continue to point to the long-term potential of the enterprise AI software developer.  ( 24 min )

Donating money to charities you care about feels good. It can also lower your tax bill by reducing your taxable income in an amount equal to the amount you give. A number of rules and restrictions govern how much you can give and how you can do it, though. Understanding how this works so you […] The post I'm Not Sure How Giving to Charity Can Reduce My Taxes. Is It Really Worth It? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 35 min )

Fresh labor market data is again the focus for investors, though hints the BOJ could exit its ultraloose rates policy was rattling nerves.  ( 36 min )

We have a second home – a condo in the mountains – that was bought with cash for $295,000 approximately six years ago. It’s now worth at least $500,000. We are considering selling as our use is declining and maintenance costs and special assessments of the three-building complex are increasing. What are the options to […] The post Ask an Advisor: How Do We Reduce Our Tax Bill When We Sell Our Second Home? We Bought It 6 Years Ago for $295k and Now It’s Worth $500k appeared first on SmartReads by  ( 36 min )

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Weaker spending by enterprises grappling with high interest rates has hurt the broader software industry but AI has remained a bright spot. The AI application software firm said on Wednesday it was seeing sales cycles prolonging as customers created new governance functions to approve AI applications before use, effectively delaying clients' decision making process. The average rating of 14 analysts covering the stock is "hold", and their median price target is $28, according to LSEG.  ( 34 min )

Here are stocks making moves on Thursday.  ( 24 min )

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Bitcoin’s return, oil drops below $70 a barrel, AMD showcases new AI chips, and other news to start your day.  ( 39 min )

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This past November looked like a typical December — low volatility and a lot of gains. This December, however, with a few big economic moments, might be a little different this year.  ( 36 min )

That's how market value Alibaba (BABA) has lost since a peak in October 2020, according to FactSet. Here's a detailed look at what is troubling the Chinese e-commerce giant:  ( 22 min )

A declining share of people who retired early during the pandemic say they'll come back to work. Don't look to this group to help fix labor shortages  ( 36 min )

AT&T (T) had a streak of 36 consecutive annual dividend increases that ended in conjunction with its spinoff of the Warner business, and its desire to pay down debt, notes Ben Reynolds, growth and income specialist and editor of Sure Dividend.  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Moody’s Investors Service advised its staff in China to work from home ahead of its announcement this week cutting the outlook for sovereign bonds to negative in the world’s second largest economy, the Financial Times reported. Most Read from BloombergElon Musk's SpaceX Valued at $175 Billion or More in Tender OfferApple Readies New iPads and M3 MacBook Air to Combat Sales SlumpGlobal Bonds Power Ahead as Dovish Bets Take Hold: Markets WrapKevin McCarthy Leaving House Months After  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Shares fell across Asia following declines on Wall Street, pressured by weak oil prices and concerns about China’s fiscal health. Treasuries slid after rallying on fresh signs of US labor market softness.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk's SpaceX Valued at $175 Billion or More in Tender OfferApple Readies New iPads and M3 MacBook Air to Combat Sales SlumpGlobal Bonds Power Ahead as Dovish Bets Take Hold: Markets WrapKevin McCarthy Leaving House Months After Ouster as SpeakerHarvar  ( 36 min )

The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times  ( 4 min )

Tens of billions of dollars have all gone to money heaven, spent by EV startups that don't have profits on their near-term horizons.  ( 29 min )

Bitcoin (BTC)'s recent aggressive rebound has dealt a devastating blow to short sellers of crypto stocks, resulting in losses exceeding $2.6 billion in less than three months.  ( 34 min )

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has plunged by 69 basis points in a five-week period, its sharpest such drop since late 2008.  ( 33 min )

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US crude prices plunged below $70 a barrel on Wednesday, while brent dropped to $74 as the global demand outlook falters.  ( 35 min )

Hardship personal loans are personal loans that are available to borrowers who are facing financial difficulties. Learn about various programs that offer financial help.  ( 28 min )

While there are plenty of good reasons to take out a personal loan, thanks in large part to their versatility, there are also a few scenarios where it might be a bad idea.  ( 27 min )

Explore the pros and cons of using a personal loan to fund your education. Discover whether taking on debt is a wise choice for your academic journey.  ( 28 min )

Today's best CD rates are 5.88% for 7 months from West Town Bank & Trust, 5.80% for 18 months from Seattle Bank, and 5.80% on a jumbo option from All In Credit Union.  ( 19 min )

When you apply for a personal loan, you’re usually asked what the funding’s purpose is. The reason why you’re borrowing could impact the terms you’re offered on your loan.  ( 25 min )

Buying an engagement ring is a major step in a relationship. If you don’t have money saved up, you may want to get a personal loan to buy an engagement ring.  ( 25 min )

A mortgage is a type of loan used to buy real estate, while personal loans are similar but aren’t restricted to real estate. Here’s what you need to know about a personal loan vs. a mortgage.  ( 27 min )

Home improvement loans can come in the form of a personal loan, but it's also possible to fund home-related projects with other kinds of loans.  ( 25 min )

A personal loan will briefly affect your credit score both when you take one out and when you pay it off. Longer-term impacts can result from how well (or how poorly) you manage your debt.  ( 25 min )

With so many different ways to pay for school, you might look into taking out a personal loan as a student. You might even be able to pay for school using a personal loan, but should you?  ( 27 min )

While a debt consolidation loan can be a personal loan, business debt consolidation loans are also available. Additionally, there are more kinds of personal loans than just debt consolidation loans.  ( 25 min )

A personal loan contract and a personal loan agreement accomplish the same task: helping you understand the terms of a money-lending contract.  ( 25 min )

If you want to learn how to pay off a personal loan faster with a calculator, there are a few ways to use it to find out what works best for you.  ( 25 min )

While easier to get, payday loans are almost always more expensive than personal loans and have short repayment times. Opt for a personal loan, if possible.  ( 26 min )

U.S. consumers are still spending freely, and they’re using their credit cards to do it.  ( 20 min )

Not for profit refers to a type of organization or enterprise that does not earn profits for its owners.  ( 29 min )

Personal loans with low monthly payments can help you consolidate high-interest debt or pay for large purchases.  ( 27 min )

The consequences for failing to manage your personal loan properly can be severe. Fortunately, there are a few simple things you can do to stay on top of your debt.  ( 24 min )

Travel expenses are costs incurred while traveling specifically for the purpose of conducting business-related activities.  ( 23 min )

AbbVie plans to buy Cerevel Therapeutics for $45 per share in a $8.7 billion deal to diversify its portfolio and strengthen its neuroscience drug pipeline.  ( 18 min )

Divorce loans can be used to cover a variety of expenses related to the end of a marriage, including legal bills, court fees, and more.  ( 24 min )

SNAP is available in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia. The size of a monthly SNAP benefit depends on income, household size, and certain expenses.  ( 27 min )

If you want to earn a high yield on your cash savings or a CD, but feel most comfortable sticking to a big bank with a familiar name, here are your best options.  ( 19 min )

It is possible—but difficult—to get a $100,000 personal loan. Even the best personal loan providers don’t typically offer loans of more than $50,000.  ( 25 min )

If you owe money to the IRS, you have options to help with repayment. Either an IRS payment plan or taking out a personal loan could work, depending on your financial situation.  ( 27 min )

With instant personal loans, you may be able to get your funds on the same day when you apply for the loan. However, a number of factors can delay the process.  ( 25 min )

The S&P 500 added 0.8% on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, snapping a three-day losing streak amid excitement in the tech sector over new artificial intelligence (AI) products.  ( 18 min )

Personal loans are flexible and can be used for many purposes. However, there are some risks involved with using personal loans.  ( 28 min )

You may not find a personal loan for $200,000, but you can still find a large personal loan. Learn how to improve your chances of getting approved for a large loan.  ( 24 min )

Discover the viability of using a personal loan to finance your car purchase. Learn about the advantages and potential drawbacks.  ( 26 min )

Is it possible to have more than one personal loan at once? Yes, it is. However, the number of personal loans you can have at once is limited by your lender.  ( 25 min )

Personal loans are available for consumers who went through bankruptcy, but they tend to be expensive.  ( 27 min )

A noncovered security is an SEC designation under which the cost basis of securities that are small and of limited scope may not be reported to the IRS.  ( 24 min )

Take-Two Interactive stock was downgraded by Bank of America on concerns about when the new Grand Theft Auto VI video game will be released.  ( 18 min )

The Investopedia Anxiety Index is a gauge of investor sentiment based on the behavior of over 20 million Investopedia readers around the world.  ( 22 min )

Amazon is dropping PayPal-owned Venmo as a way for customers to pay for purchases, and shares of PayPal moved lower.  ( 18 min )

While using a CPN may seem like a good option to help you disguise your bad credit, it’s illegal to use one in place of your Social Security number when applying for a loan.  ( 23 min )

Making small extra monthly payments to your principal loan amount can accelerate your loan term, lowering the amount you spend on interest. Here's how to pay off debt faster.  ( 23 min )

Why would a personal loan be declined? Understand the main reasons that you may not have been approved for a personal loan, and how to improve your chances.  ( 24 min )

Find out how you can obtain dental insurance as part of a health plan or as a stand-alone product through the Health Insurance Marketplace.  ( 24 min )

Investors' use of tax-loss harvesting involves knowing both the positives and the negatives.  ( 27 min )

A personal loan agreement document can provide you with protection when you loan money. Use our step-by-step guide on how to write a personal loan agreement.  ( 26 min )

Ledger wallets are hardware devices that enable offline cryptocurrency transactions.  ( 25 min )

If you’ve been waiting for home loans to get cheaper before buying a house or refinancing a home loan, mortgage rates are headed in the right direction.  ( 18 min )

Start here to research states with the heaviest tax burdens. The charts below compare them by income tax, sales tax, and property tax.  ( 25 min )

Uncertainty around SEC cryptocurrency regulations presents a challenge to financial advisors. Here are some tips to navigate the current environment.  ( 36 min )

A non-governmental organization (NGO) is a non-profit entity that functions independently of government. Despite their independence from government, many NGOs receive government funding.  ( 24 min )

More and more motorists in the middle part of the country and the southeast are seeing a welcome sight: per-gallon gas prices that start with “$2.”  ( 19 min )

A flow-through entity is a legal business entity that passes income on to the owners and/or investors of the business. Learn more about how it works.  ( 26 min )

An index fund is a pooled investment vehicle that passively seeks to replicate the returns of some market indexes.  ( 31 min )

GameStop missed revenue estimates for the third quarter as sales declined in three of its four global markets, but it reported cutting expenses.  ( 18 min )

Tax implications vary for government bonds, municipal bonds, and corporate bonds.  ( 25 min )

JetBlue shares soared after the airline lowered its full-year loss guidance because of booming demand for tickets.  ( 20 min )

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) can be used for qualified medical expenses, which typically include preventive care and other non-cosmetic dental procedures.  ( 23 min )

A rise in tech stocks on enthusiasm about artificial intelligence sent U.S. equities higher at midday on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.  ( 18 min )

Mortgage rates have plummeted over the last few weeks—falling Tuesday to their cheapest levels since August, and since then moving only minimally higher.  ( 19 min )

Form 1040-V: Payment Voucher is sent to the IRS along with a tax return when submitting payment with a check or money order.  ( 25 min )

Four Chinese banks top the list as the largest in 2023.  ( 23 min )

If you're thinking about early retirement, you need to budget, save, invest, and plan ahead. Find out how to retire early so you can enjoy a longer retirement.  ( 26 min )

New technologies are reshaping the financial services landscape but where will the financial world go next?  ( 23 min )

Chase Bank offers two savings accounts to its customers with below-average interest rates, but the bank has other financial services worth considering.  ( 22 min )

If you can't decide whether to build your rainy day fund or pay off debt, we weigh the options for you.  ( 28 min )

AMD shares surged a day after the company launched its latest AI chip, with Microsoft, Meta, and OpenAI all set to use it.  ( 19 min )

When two partners in a household both work and have no children, it is called "dual income, no kids" (DINK) Learn more about how the financial impact of DINKs.  ( 25 min )

The massive Baby Boomer generation is now retiring in droves. Will they bankrupt the Social Security system?  ( 27 min )

You can open a Roth 401(k) if your employer offers one as part of its retirement-plan choices. You can also have both a Roth and a traditional 401(k).  ( 26 min )

The limit for contributions to traditional and Roth IRAs for 2024 is $7,000, plus an additional $1,000 if the taxpayer is age 50 or older.  ( 30 min )

The Mumbai Interbank Forward Offer Rate (MIFOR) was a rate that Indian banks used to set prices on forward-rate agreements and derivatives.  ( 24 min )

If your employer allows it, it’s possible to get money out of a 401(k) plan before age 59½. This option generally comes at a hefty cost, though.  ( 26 min )

TEFRA is a federal law enacted in 1982 to increase revenue through a combination of spending cuts, tax increases, and tax reform measures.  ( 25 min )

One of America's youngest senators ever and its oldest president, Joe Biden's story includes his accomplishments, life-altering tragedies, and an ambitious vision for America's future.  ( 36 min )

BOX, DAL, and MPC all made noteworthy chart moves Wednesday. Here's why.  ( 20 min )

The withholding allowance is an exemption that reduces how much income tax an employer deducts from an employee’s paycheck based on personal exemptions. As of 2018, withholding allowances are no longer used on Form W-4.  ( 26 min )

A corporation is a legal entity that is separate and distinct from its owners and has many of the same rights and responsibilities as an individual.  ( 25 min )

Through these regulations, the Reserve Bank of India steers India's banking sector away from risk and toward its goals for India's economy and society.  ( 27 min )

What is socialist economics in the context of Cuba, China, and North Korea?  ( 28 min )

A debt avalanche is an accelerated system of paying down debt that is based on paying the loan with the highest interest rate first. Learn how to use the debt avalanche.  ( 26 min )

AMD shares rose after revealing its latest AI chip, with Meta, Microsoft and OpenAI all saying they would use it, and GameStop shares fell after the video game retailer reported lower-than-expected revenue. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 20 min )

A revoked IRA is a retirement savings account that is canceled by the account holder seven days or less after it was established.  ( 25 min )

Here is a plan for how to ensure that early retirement isn't just a pipe dream.  ( 25 min )

Property tax abatements can increase your home's value without increasing your property taxes.  ( 25 min )

As economies have grown and increased, the rate at which countries produce waste has risen.  ( 22 min )

There are a variety of options to consider when rolling over your 401(k) account into an IRA. Learn how to preserve your tax benefits and avoid any penalties.  ( 32 min )

You can invest in both a traditional IRA and Roth IRA if you're eligible and your total contribution doesn't exceed the annual IRS limits.  ( 25 min )

AbbVie plans to buy Cerevel Therapeutics for $45 per share in a $8.7 billion deal to diversify its portfolio and strengthen its neuroscience drug pipeline.  ( 1 min )

Take-Two Interactive stock was downgraded by Bank of America on concerns about when the new Grand Theft Auto VI video game will be released.  ( 1 min )

JetBlue shares soared after the airline lowered its full-year loss guidance because of booming demand for tickets.  ( 1 min )

AMD shares surged a day after the company launched its latest AI chip, with Microsoft, Meta, and OpenAI all set to use it.  ( 1 min )

The S&P 500 added 0.8% on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, snapping a three-day losing streak amid excitement in the tech sector over new artificial intelligence (AI) products.  ( 1 min )

A rise in tech stocks on enthusiasm about artificial intelligence sent U.S. equities higher at midday on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.  ( 1 min )

BOX, DAL, and MPC all made noteworthy chart moves Wednesday. Here's why.  ( 1 min )

Stocks futures were mixed in premarket trading, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 on track to open higher while the Dow lagged.  ( 1 min )

AMD shares rose after revealing its latest AI chip, with Meta, Microsoft and OpenAI all saying they would use it, and GameStop shares fell after the video game retailer reported lower-than-expected revenue. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 1 min )

Een wekenlange staking van een aantal Zweedse medewerkers van Tesla krijgt steeds meer bijval. Na steun vanuit Denemarken heeft nu ook een grote Noorse vakbond acties aangekondigd. Daarnaast gaat een groot Deens pensioenfonds zijn belang in Tesla verkopen.  ( 9 min )

Zo'n driehonderd binnenvaartschepen, waaronder Nederlandse, komen maar mondjesmaat vooruit door een al dagen durende wilde staking van sluiswachters in Vlaanderen. De schippers zijn het wachten zat en komen nu zelf ook in opstand.  ( 9 min )

KLM heeft donderdag 66 retourvluchten geschrapt vanwege de zware mist op Schiphol. Dat komt neer op zo'n 130 heen- en terugvluchten.  ( 8 min )

KLM heeft voor donderdag 66 retourvluchten geschrapt om de zware mist op Schiphol. Dat komt neer op zo'n 130 heen- en terugvluchten.  ( 8 min )

Het bouwen van zonneparken en windmolens op land wordt op steeds meer plekken lastig. Dat komt doordat er te weinig ruimte is, doordat het stroomnet vol is, of door strengere regels, meldt het Planbureau voor de Leefomgeving donderdag.  ( 9 min )

De Amerikaanse Senaat heeft een wetsvoorstel voor een nieuw miljardenpakket voor Oekraïne en Israël geblokkeerd. Republikeinen eisen eerst strengere maatregelen bij de grens tussen de Verenigde Staten en Mexico.  ( 10 min )

Internationale treinen naar Duitsland, Oostenrijk en Zwitserland rijden donderdagavond en vrijdag niet door een staking op het Duitse spoor. Ook regionale treinen van Heerlen naar Aken vallen dan uit.  ( 9 min )

Een op de zes huiseigenaren heeft voor de aankoop van hun woning, naast de hypotheek bij de bank, ook geld geleend bij familie. De Nederlandsche Bank hekelt dat die leningen huizenprijzen opdrijven.  ( 10 min )

Lonen in cao's stijgen dit jaar gemiddeld met 7,1 procent. Die flinke loonstijgingen zijn niet vol te houden, stellen werkgeversverenigingen. Ze willen dat bedrijven meer geld overhouden om te investeren.  ( 9 min )

Een op de zes huiseigenaren heeft voor de aankoop van hun woning, naast de hypotheek bij de bank, ook geld geleend bij familie. De Nederlandsche Bank hekelt dat die leningen huizenprijzen opdrijven.  ( 10 min )

Nederlanders hebben in oktober voorzichtig aan gedaan met de uitgaven. De consumptie daalde in vergelijking met een jaar eerder licht, blijkt uit nieuwe cijfers van statistiekbureau CBS. We kochten vooral minder eten en drinken.  ( 8 min )

De waarde van huurwoningen daalt dit jaar en volgend jaar, verwachten vastgoedexperts van ABN AMRO. Volgens de bank hakken de overheidsplannen om huren strenger te begrenzen er flink in en zijn huurwoningen lastiger te financieren.  ( 9 min )

Landen zijn nog ver van een overeenkomst over het aanpakken van klimaatverandering op de klimaattop in Dubai. Verder dan een "grabbelton aan wensen" zijn de onderhandelaars niet gekomen.  ( 12 min )

SpaceX's current valuation of about $150 billion makes it one of the most valuable private companies in the world. Billionaire investor Ron Baron, who according to CNBC owns more than $1 billion worth of shares in the rocket company, last month said that SpaceX will be worth about $500 billion by 2030. SpaceX did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.  ( 33 min )

It marks the second large deal for AbbVie in the past week, coming days after it agreed to buy cancer drug developer ImmunoGen for $10.1 billion in cash, highlighting its appetite to place big bets on promising new medicines. It is paying $45 per share in cash for Cerevel, which is developing drugs for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, psychosis, epilepsy, and panic disorder. Its experimental drug emraclidine is in midstage trials as a treatment for schizophrenia that will yield data the company hopes can be used to seek regulatory approval.  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- C3.ai Inc. reported quarterly revenue that fell short of analysts’ estimates and gave an outlook for an operating loss in the fiscal year that was worse than projected. The shares dropped about 9% in extended trading.Most Read from BloombergApple Readies New iPads and M3 MacBook Air to Combat Sales SlumpElon Musk's SpaceX Valued at $175 Billion or More in Tender OfferGlobal Bonds Power Ahead as Dovish Bets Take Hold: Markets WrapKevin McCarthy Leaving House Months After Ouster as  ( 35 min )

Today's best CD rates are 5.88% for 7 months from West Town Bank & Trust, 5.80% for 18 months from Seattle Bank, and 5.77% for 11 months from West Town Bank & Trust.  ( 21 min )

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Muddy Waters believes the ‘perfect macro storm’ of high interest rates and office vacancies is coming for Blackstone Mortgage Trust.  ( 35 min )

Lithium Americas (NYSE:LAC) (TSE:LAC), a North American lithium company, could be sitting on the world’s largest lithium reserve. The company is better positioned to cash in on the transition to vehicle electrification following its October split from Lithium Argentina. As a “pure-play” miner with rights to the reserve and backing from General Electric (NYSE:GE), LAC offers an opportunity to gain exposure to lithium as it prepares for major construction. Despite its stock price being down 44% si  ( 36 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Nikola Corp. shares plunged after the electric vehicle manufacturer announced plans to issue $100 million in new shares and $200 million in so-called green convertible senior notes due in 2026.Most Read from BloombergApple Readies New iPads and M3 MacBook Air to Combat Sales SlumpGlobal Bonds Power Ahead as Dovish Bets Take Hold: Markets WrapBiden Says He Might Not Have Sought Reelection If Trump Weren’t RunningKevin McCarthy Leaving House Months After Ouster as SpeakerHarvard, Pe  ( 34 min )

The beverage-focused, multiple drive-through concept aims to compete with Starbucks and other takeaway drinks chains.  ( 28 min )

When analysts initiate coverage on a stock, it means they will begin to provide research on it and make investment recommendations for it for the first time. It typically leads to an increase in trading volume and interest among investors. It can help shares of those stocks to move higher. Typically, analysts initiate coverage on two or three similar stocks at a time. But consider this somewhat unusual scenario where a single analyst initiated coverage on eight different mortgage real estate inv  ( 37 min )

AbbVie will acquire neuroscience-drug maker Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings for $45 a share, giving the company an equity value of about $8.7 billion.  ( 28 min )

Chewy shares are trading 8.1% lower at $17.78.  ( 20 min )

The indicted senator expressed staunch support for the CFPB, which is under a legal threat of its own.  ( 36 min )

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Conservative and liberal justices seemed to take a middle-of-the-road position in oral arguments this week in a closely watched tax case.  ( 22 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- President Joe Biden moved to forgive $4.8 billion in student loans Wednesday, providing relief to more than 80,000 borrowers including public sector employees and Americans who have been repaying their federal debts for decades.Most Read from BloombergBiden Says He Might Not Have Sought Reelection If Trump Weren’t RunningGlobal Bonds Power Ahead as Dovish Bets Take Hold: Markets WrapTruck-Stop Billionaire Fights Warren Buffett to Increase $18 Billion Fortune Kevin McCarthy Leaving  ( 33 min )

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Shopify Inc (NYSE: SHOP) stock is trading lower Wednesday after Wedbush analyst Ygal Arounian downgraded the stock from Outperform to Neutral and raised the price target from $66 to $68. The re-ratings followed the Shopify's Investor Day. Oppenheimer analyst Ken Wong reiterated an Outperform with a price target of $80. Wong walked away from Shopify's Investor Day more confident that management will pursue durable growth in a disciplined manner and remain committed to margin expansion. Despite re  ( 35 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Advanced Micro Devices Inc. Chief Executive Officer Lisa Su introduced a new line of so-called AI accelerator chips and predicted that the market for such products could explode to more than $400 billion in the next four years. Most Read from BloombergBiden Says He Might Not Have Sought Reelection If Trump Weren’t RunningTreasury Frenzy Drives 10-Year Yield Below 4.2%: Markets WrapTruck-Stop Billionaire Fights Warren Buffett to Increase $18 Billion Fortune S&P 500 Erases ADP-Fuele  ( 34 min )

The JPMorgan CEO's comments to the Senate are just his latest tirade against crypto. His position is a bit ironic given the bank's own embrace of technology.  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Carson Block said he’s short Blackstone Mortgage Trust, saying the publicly traded real estate investment trust is exposed to a perfect storm of economic conditions hitting commercial real estate and may face a liquidity crisis. Most Read from BloombergBiden Says He Might Not Have Sought Reelection If Trump Weren’t RunningTreasury Frenzy Drives 10-Year Yield Below 4.2%: Markets WrapTruck-Stop Billionaire Fights Warren Buffett to Increase $18 Billion Fortune S&P 500 Erases ADP-Fuel  ( 35 min )

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The new iPad Air will have two sizes for the first time, while the Pro model of the device will be fitted with OLED screens, the report said. It added the MacBook Air will come with the speedier M3 processor that is designed in-house. Apple did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.  ( 34 min )

A container ship has crashed into a bridge in the Suez Canal, the vital trade route between Asia and Europe.  ( 59 min )

Brokerages SoFi Securities, Public and M1 Finance misled millions of investors about their securities-lending programs, according to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. In such programs, brokerages make money by loaning out investors’ shares to third parties including short sellers, who be  ( 25 min )

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Plug Power stock has already been beaten up, but Morgan Stanley sees further concerns for the clean energy company’s future.  ( 20 min )

Anti-woke and anti-ESG claims are so integral to the wider Ramaswamy brand that they earned him the title 'CEO of Anti-Woke, Inc.' in the media.  ( 35 min )

In one of his last public appearances, Charlie Munger discussed a range of investment topics, including his approach to value investing. Munger, Warren Buffett's long-time business partner who died on Nov. 28, shared his insights on the Acquired Podcast. Known for his frank and straightforward style, Munger drew from the teachings of Benjamin Graham, the pioneer of value investing. Don’t Miss: Join the ranks of investors like Bill Gates and Mark Cuban by tapping into early-stage startups. Get th  ( 35 min )

Microsoft Corp. Co-Founder Bill Gates held the title of the world’s richest man for the majority of 20 years before being surpassed by Amazon.com Inc. Founder Jeff Bezos. Yet, he continues to rank among the global elite in terms of wealth. To illustrate the scale of his fortune, consider this: The average person earns about $2.7 million in their lifetime, according to career information site Zippia. Gates earns approximately three to four times that amount in one day, highlighting the extent of  ( 35 min )

Learn the basic structure of a 401(k) and why it may not be enough to sustain you during retirement.  ( 26 min )

American depositary receipts of British American Tobacco tumbled to an all-time low after the maker of Camel and Lucky Strike said it's losing cigarette customers and plans to accelerate a switch to selling different tobacco products.  ( 19 min )

OPEC+ wants to prop up oil prices heading into 2024. It will have to go through an old adversary: the American shale patch. Benchmark U.S. crude slid below $70 a barrel after federal record keepers said  ( 24 min )

Over the last three weeks, 30-year mortgage rates have fallen to their cheapest level since August. And 30-year refi rates saw a one-day plunge, reversing their recent spike.  ( 19 min )

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Is it wise to start converting my 401(k) into an IRA (and then Roth) by 10% per year in order to avoid having to claim too much income each year when converting and also avoid RMDs as much as I can? -Cathy It's definitely smart to be thinking about this, Cathy. Systematic Roth conversions like […] The post Ask an Advisor: Is it Wise to Convert 10% of My 401(k) into a Roth IRA Each Year to Avoid Taxes and RMDs? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 36 min )

Robinhood Markets revealed crypto trading volumes were up 75% month over month in November. It could become a serious rival to Coinbase.  ( 24 min )

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J.M. Smucker Company (NYSE: SJM) reported better-than-expected earnings for its second quarter on Tuesday. The company posted a second-quarter FY24 sales decline of 12% year-on-year to $1.94 billion, missing the analyst consensus of $1.95 billion. Adjusted EPS of $2.59 beat the consensus estimate of $2.47, according to Benzinga Pro. J.M. Smucker revised FY24 adjusted EPS guidance to $9.25 - $9.65 (prior $9.45 - $9.85) versus the consensus of $9.48. With the recent buzz around Smucker following u  ( 35 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Oil stretched declines into a fifth session — touching the lowest since early July — as a flood of US exports and doubts over whether OPEC+ will be able to deliver on its planned production cuts raised concerns about oversupply.Most Read from BloombergBiden Says He Might Not Have Sought Reelection If Trump Weren’t RunningTreasury Frenzy Drives 10-Year Yield Below 4.2%: Markets WrapTruck-Stop Billionaire Fights Warren Buffett to Increase $18 Billion Fortune India Stock Value Tops $  ( 35 min )

New rules proposed by the Department of Energy (DOE) may mean a reduced, or even no federal tax credit at all, for electric vehicles made in North America.  ( 37 min )

British American Tobacco (UK: BATS), (BTI): The cigarette manufacturer’s U.S.-listed shares fell 9% after BAT [said it expected to take a $31.5 billion impairment](https://www.wsj.com/busines  ( 25 min )

British American Tobacco has taken a $31.5 billion impairment on its cigarette brands, but switching to healthier products isn’t straightforward.  ( 28 min )

David King, lead manager of the $1.2 billion Columbia Flexible Capital Income Fund, favors AT&T and Verizon stocks, which have bounced off their October lows but remain inexpensive.  ( 26 min )

Healthcare stocks like AbbVie and Johnson & Johnson are cash rich and offer solid dividend growth.  ( 24 min )

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Demand for cybersecurity is thriving as attacks proliferate. How Palo Alto Networks, Crowdstrike, and Zscaler could keep rising.  ( 32 min )

Electric-vehicle maker Tesla needs a more compact, less-expensive car to capture more of the auto market. The new EV could be it.  ( 24 min )

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The U.S. Federal Reserve will hold interest rates until at least July, later than earlier thought, according to a slim majority of economists in a Reuters poll who said the first cut would be to adjust the real rate of interest, not the start of stimulus. All but five of 102 economists in the Dec. 1-6 Reuters poll said the Fed was done hiking in this cycle, even though Chair Jerome Powell said last week policymakers were "prepared to tighten policy further if it becomes appropriate to do so". Despite recent strong economic growth and inflation running above target, markets are pricing in around 150 basis points of cuts next year, starting in March, a swift change from the "higher for longer" narrative just a few weeks ago.  ( 35 min )

The latest labor market data revealed a slowing jobs market furthering investor hopes for a soft landing.  ( 35 min )

Though markets are pricing in a 1% rate cut next year, fresh data on the labor market could shift the needle.  ( 35 min )

For the quarter, Asana posted revenue of $166.5 million, up 18% from a year earlier,  ( 21 min )

Here are the stocks making moves on Wednesday.  ( 25 min )

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Traders could be encouraged to sell the analytics-software stock in anticipation of further weakness if it falls through that mark.  ( 20 min )

The car rental company says the dividend is payable on Dec. 21 to stockholders of record as of Dec. 15.  ( 19 min )

Though markets are pricing in a 1% rate cut next year, fresh data on the labor market could shift the needle.  ( 35 min )

Suppose you sell your primary home and make a $750,000 profit. Will you owe capital gains tax on that profit? The short answer is yes. Depending on a handful of factors, you may owe tens of thousands of dollars to over a hundred thousand dollars. Your exact tax liability could vary drastically, so knowing what […] The post I’m Selling My Home and Netting $750k to Downsize for Retirement. Do I Have to Pay Capital Gains Taxes? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 37 min )

(Bloomberg) -- US mortgage rates fell to the lowest level in almost four months last week, spurring the biggest demand for refinancing since February.Most Read from BloombergBiden Says He Might Not Have Sought Reelection If Trump Weren’t RunningTreasury Frenzy Drives 10-Year Yield Below 4.2%: Markets WrapTruck-Stop Billionaire Fights Warren Buffett to Increase $18 Billion Fortune India Stock Value Tops $4 Trillion, Narrowing Gap With Hong KongMoody’s Cuts China Credit Outlook to Negative on Risi  ( 33 min )

Digital assets continue to benefit from a perfect storm of factors that has helped push prices skywards in recent weeks.  ( 27 min )

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Apple’s back above $3 trillion, Elon Musk’s AI start-up is raising $1 billion, bank CEOs emphasize economic risks of new capital proposals, and other news to start your day.  ( 39 min )

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Top bosses of JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs and other major banks planned on Wednesday to warn lawmakers that capital hikes and other new regulations being contemplated by U.S. bank regulators will hurt credit markets and the broader economy. Worker pay and rights, mortgages, financial stability and the economy are also likely to feature when the CEOs of the country's eight largest banks appear before the Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday, said executives and analysts. The industry has been waging a fierce campaign to kill the "Basel Endgame" proposal, which overhauls how banks must calculate their loss-absorbing capital, and as regulators roll out fair lending and fee cap regulations, among other rules.  ( 35 min )

(Bloomberg) -- British American Tobacco Plc shares plunged the most in almost four years after the maker of Lucky Strikes said it would write down the value of some of its US cigarette brands by about £25 billion ($31.5 billion).Most Read from BloombergBiden Says He Might Not Have Sought Reelection If Trump Weren’t RunningTreasury Frenzy Drives 10-Year Yield Below 4.2%: Markets WrapTruck-Stop Billionaire Fights Warren Buffett to Increase $18 Billion Fortune India Stock Value Tops $4 Trillion, Na  ( 35 min )

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Bitcoin's reemergence from its "winter" has brought all of the familiar voices out of the woodwork. A big factor? A real ETF possibility.  ( 36 min )

Heading into the New Year, the markets are facing a confusing mix of currents. The pace of inflation is dropping, but prices remain high. Interest rates remain high, but there’s hope that the Fed will start cutting back sooner rather than later. Unemployment is low and corporate profits are up, but sales numbers show that the profits are coming from higher prices rather than higher demand. Which way things will go is still up in the air. There is still a chance of recession – or of a strong rebo  ( 39 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A sudden jump in the share prices of Chinese lithium producers is spurring optimism that a rout in the electric vehicle battery metal may be coming to an end. Most Read from BloombergBiden Says He Might Not Have Sought Reelection If Trump Weren’t RunningTreasury Frenzy Drives 10-Year Yield Below 4.2%: Markets WrapTruck-Stop Billionaire Fights Warren Buffett to Increase $18 Billion Fortune India Stock Value Tops $4 Trillion, Narrowing Gap With Hong KongMoody’s Cuts China Credit Out  ( 35 min )

TUI reported a net profit for fiscal 2023 and said it expected revenue for the year ahead to grow at least 10%, as winter 2023-24 bookings were up 11%.  ( 27 min )

London-listed group blames economic conditions, vaping and smokers quitting  ( 4 min )

British American Tobacco said it expects a one-off impairment of around £25 billion this year due to market pressure on some of its combustibles brands in the U.S. as it tries to increase revenue from nontraditional tobacco products.  ( 27 min )

LONDON (Reuters) -British American Tobacco said it would take a hit of around $31.5 billion as it writes down the value of some U.S. cigarette brands, acknowledging on Wednesday that its traditional market has no long term future. BAT's move comes as ever stricter regulation and growing awareness of health risks squeeze tobacco companies' traditional business, driving declines in cigarette volumes in some markets. The maker of Lucky Strike and Dunhill cigarettes also pointed to economic challenges in the U.S., where some inflation-weary consumers are downgrading to cheaper brands, and the rise of illicit disposable vapes putting pressure on its U.S. cigarette division.  ( 34 min )

Healthcare stocks like AbbVie and Johnson & Johnson are cash rich and offer solid dividend growth.  ( 25 min )

David King, lead manager of the $1.2 billion Columbia Flexible Capital Income Fund, favors AT&T and Verizon stocks, which have bounced off their October lows but remain inexpensive.  ( 25 min )

(Bloomberg) -- ByteDance Ltd., parent of social video phenom TikTok, is offering to buy back up to $5 billion from investors, according to people familiar with the matter.Most Read from BloombergTreasury Frenzy Drives 10-Year Yield Below 4.2%: Markets WrapBiden Says He Might Not Have Sought Reelection If Trump Weren’t RunningTruck-Stop Billionaire Fights Warren Buffett to Increase $18 Billion Fortune Moody’s Cuts China Credit Outlook to Negative on Rising DebtHow Suspects Laundered Billions in S  ( 35 min )

Investors in artificial-intelligence software firm C3.ai have questions about the growth rate, amid a recent setback to reach profitability. C3.ai reports fiscal-second-quarter results after the close Wednesday.  ( 24 min )

Demand for cybersecurity is thriving as attacks proliferate. How Palo Alto Networks, Crowdstrike, and Zscaler could keep rising.  ( 32 min )

"You've got to attack the guy that's making the marginal decision to drill or not — and that guy is Mr. Permian Basin."  ( 35 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Huawei Technologies Co. is among a field of “very formidable” competitors to Nvidia Corp. in the race to produce the best AI chips, according to the American company’s chief.Most Read from BloombergTreasury Frenzy Drives 10-Year Yield Below 4.2%: Markets WrapBiden Says He Might Not Have Sought Reelection If Trump Weren’t RunningTruck-Stop Billionaire Fights Warren Buffett to Increase $18 Billion Fortune Moody’s Cuts China Credit Outlook to Negative on Rising DebtHow Suspects Laund  ( 35 min )

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HOUSTON (Reuters) -Oil prices fell nearly 4% on Wednesday to their lowest settlements since June, as worries about global fuel demand mounted after U.S. data showed a larger-than-expected rise in gasoline inventories. Brent crude futures settled down $2.90, or 3.8%, at $74.30 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude futures fell by $2.94, or 4.1%, to $69.38 a barrel.  ( 35 min )

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U.S. crude exports have never been higher. Overseas buyers are incentivizing American producers to pump more “black gold.” The post America’s energy boom: Crude exports soar to record high appeared first on FreightWaves.  ( 35 min )

Smithfield Foods said on Tuesday it will end contracts with 26 hog farms in the U.S. state of Utah, in the latest contraction by the world's largest pork processor in the face of an industry oversupply. Pork producers have been losing money as pig prices and consumer demand for pork have struggled at a time of high costs for labor and other expenses. Smithfield, owned by Hong Kong's WH Group, said it will terminate employees who support its dealings with farms that raise hogs under production contracts.  ( 34 min )

The best high-yield savings account rate in the country is now up to 5.50%, the first time we've seen an APY that high in this year's historic run-up of savings account rates.  ( 19 min )

Today's best CD rates are 5.88% for 7 months from West Town Bank & Trust, 5.80% for 18 months from Seattle Bank, and 5.77% for 11 months from West Town Bank & Trust.  ( 20 min )

A retail industry ETF is an exchange-traded fund that invests in retail companies.  ( 24 min )

Investopedia and NY1 are teaming up on a series of biweekly updates tracking the health of New York City’s economy, highlighting the best and worst-performing areas of New York's housing, tourism, leisure and hospitality metrics.  ( 23 min )

Investopedia and NY1 are teaming up on a series of biweekly updates tracking the health of New York City’s economy, highlighting the best and worst-performing areas of New York's housing, tourism, leisure and hospitality metrics.  ( 20 min )

If you have a lot of cash parked in a savings account, high interest rates are your friend—and that may be one reason why the economy is doing so much better than many economists have predicted.  ( 20 min )

Here are 5 prize-winning economic theories you’ll want to be familiar with, spanning from behavioral finance to asymmetric information and game theory.  ( 29 min )

Warner Bros. Discovery and A24 inked a new deal to give the entertainment giant exclusive access to the independent film maker's titles, helping boost WBD shares.  ( 18 min )

A yen ETF is an exchange-traded fund that tracks the Japanese yen in the foreign exchange markets.  ( 26 min )

The S&P 500 lost 0.4% on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, as the markets considered the impact of this week's slew of labor market reports on Fed decision making.  ( 18 min )

Campbell Soup shares soared after the soup maker beat profit estimates and issued guidance ahead of expectations as it benefited from higher prices.  ( 18 min )

Inflation is an enemy to investors - except to those who invest in IPS, which guarantee a real rate of return with no credit risk.  ( 22 min )

Hash rate is the measure of the computational power in a proof-of-work (PoW) cryptocurrency miner, pool, or network. High hash rates equal better odds of winning.  ( 23 min )

A stock exchange-traded fund is a security that tracks a particular set of equities or index but trades like a stock on an exchange.  ( 23 min )

Tax-deductible interest is a borrowing expense that taxpayers can claim on federal and state tax returns to reduce their taxable income and save money.  ( 27 min )

Google unveiled Gemini, a new artificial intelligence (AI) model which could make the tech giant more competitive in the AI race.  ( 18 min )

A passive ETF is a method to invest in an entire index or sector with the benefits of low costs and transparency absent in active investing.  ( 22 min )

The terms American- and European-style options indicate the type of execution an option contract has. They're similar in some ways but their differences are important.  ( 24 min )

Exchange-traded notes (ETNs) are a type of unsecured debt security that tracks an underlying index of securities and trades on a major exchange like a stock.  ( 26 min )

Avalanche (AVAX) is a cryptocurrency and blockchain platform that rivals Ethereum. Avalanche stands out for its speed and scalability.  ( 23 min )

The International Air Transport Association said member airlines are expected to post record revenue in 2024 due to passenger levels rising above pre-pandemic levels.  ( 19 min )

You can potentially negotiate lower debt with lenders by using some key strategies, including by paying a lump sum for debt forgiveness. Learn key tips for debt negotiation.  ( 27 min )

Thinking outside of the box when it comes to meeting prospective wealthy clients can ultimately pay off.  ( 24 min )

A drop in mortgage rates last week convinced some homeowners that it was a good time to refinance their home loans, possibly indicating that the dearth in refinancing has hit bottom.  ( 19 min )

Most investors and traders tend to use cryptocurrency exchanges to make purchases and trades. But there are additional fees for using their services.  ( 25 min )

Chinese EV maker Nio Inc. reportedly plans to spin off its battery manufacturing unit in a matter of weeks, accelerating the company's trajectory toward profitability.  ( 18 min )

Whether the Roth 401(k) or the Roth IRA is a better choice depends on age, income, and if you would like to use your savings before retirement.  ( 29 min )

The price of gold has been hitting record highs lately—but if you factor in inflation, it's lower than the peak it hit in 1980. It's also returned less than stocks and bonds.  ( 19 min )

Work management software company Asana Inc. warned that macroeconomic headwinds continue to affect business; its shares dropped Wednesday.  ( 18 min )

Vivian Tu, aka Your Rich BFF, joins The Express to talk about how she became one of the most followed Fin-fluencers on social media, and shares the personal finance and wealth building secrets no one ever bothered tell us.  ( 17 min )

U.S. equities were up at midday on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023 after better-than-expected reports on labor costs and productivity.  ( 18 min )

Most economic externalities can be efficiently solved through a system of private property rights, in which costs and benefits can be negotiated.  ( 23 min )

Learn the basic structure of a 401(k) and why it may not be enough to sustain you during retirement.  ( 26 min )

American depositary receipts of British American Tobacco tumbled to an all-time low after the maker of Camel and Lucky Strike said it's losing cigarette customers and plans to accelerate a switch to selling different tobacco products.  ( 19 min )

Learn about the FFCRA, which provides paid sick leave, COVID-19 testing, nutritional assistance, extended unemployment benefits, and more.  ( 27 min )

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the chip maker is developing products that will comply with the Biden administration's restrictions on chip exports to China.  ( 19 min )

Cryptohunters are individuals or businesses that claim to be able to recover your lost or stolen coins and wallet keys.  ( 24 min )

Over the last three weeks, 30-year mortgage rates have fallen to their cheapest level since August. And 30-year refi rates saw a one-day plunge, reversing their recent spike.  ( 19 min )

Learning how to buy Bitcoin with a credit card might seem like a great idea, but there’s a lot to take into consideration to ensure that you are doing it right.  ( 23 min )

Advisors need to make a living too, but doing so by cutting corners at a client's expense isn't right. Here are the top complaints against advisors.  ( 22 min )

An overview of the top three credentials for financial advisors and what they require.  ( 21 min )

Electric car maker Nio, Starbucks, and Oil made notable chart moves on Tuesday. We look at the reasons why and identify important chart levels to watch.  ( 19 min )

You can't control how clients react to the market, but you can help them understand the reality of the situation.  ( 22 min )

Explore the differences between the market price and net asset value of an exchange-traded fund (ETF). Learn more about the factors that affect each.  ( 24 min )

Nvidia’s CEO said the chip maker will develop products to sell to China that comply with U.S. export restrictions and Chinese EV maker Nio will reportedly spin off its battery production unit into a separate unit. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 19 min )

Good negotiating results in an agreement that benefits all involved. Learn the tactics that good negotiators use to help you achieve an outcome that you want.  ( 23 min )

If you don't want to pay a financial pro to help you plan for retirement, consider mapping out a plan with these simple, do-it-yourself strategies.  ( 29 min )

Discover which country spends the most on research and development, in both dollar terms and as a percentage of gross domestic product.  ( 23 min )

Refundable AMT credits were available to those who exercised incentive stock options. They helped taxpayers save on taxes, AMT bills, and more, but expired in 2012.  ( 25 min )

Effective networking is essential for financial advisors looking to grow their practice. Here are some tips on how to make the process easier.  ( 20 min )

A credit card balance transfer can be a way to pay off your credit card debt more quickly while also saving on interest. But there are some risks.  ( 26 min )

Warner Bros. Discovery and A24 inked a new deal to give the entertainment giant exclusive access to the independent film maker's titles, helping boost WBD shares.  ( 1 min )

Campbell Soup shares soared after the soup maker beat profit estimates and issued guidance ahead of expectations as it benefited from higher prices.  ( 1 min )

Google unveiled Gemini, a new artificial intelligence (AI) model which could make the tech giant more competitive in the AI race.  ( 1 min )

Chinese EV maker Nio Inc. reportedly plans to spin off its battery manufacturing unit in a matter of weeks, accelerating the company's trajectory toward profitability.  ( 1 min )

American depositary receipts of British American Tobacco tumbled to an all-time low after the maker of Camel and Lucky Strike said it's losing cigarette customers and plans to accelerate a switch to selling different tobacco products.  ( 1 min )

The S&P 500 lost 0.4% on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, as the markets considered the impact of this week's slew of labor market reports on Fed decision making.  ( 1 min )

The International Air Transport Association said member airlines are expected to post record revenue in 2024 due to passenger levels rising above pre-pandemic levels.  ( 1 min )

A drop in mortgage rates last week convinced some homeowners that it was a good time to refinance their home loans, possibly indicating that the dearth in refinancing has hit bottom.  ( 1 min )

The price of gold has been hitting record highs lately—but if you factor in inflation, it's lower than the peak it hit in 1980. It's also returned less than stocks and bonds.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities were up at midday on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023 after better-than-expected reports on labor costs and productivity.  ( 1 min )

Stock futures were higher in premarket trading on Wednesday as private payroll data showed job and wage growth slowing in November, adding to evidence the labor market is cooling as employers feel the pressure of the Federal Reserve's rate hikes.  ( 1 min )

Electric car maker Nio, Starbucks, and Oil made notable chart moves on Tuesday. We look at the reasons why and identify important chart levels to watch.  ( 1 min )

Nvidia’s CEO said the chip maker will develop products to sell to China that comply with U.S. export restrictions and Chinese EV maker Nio will reportedly spin off its battery production unit into a separate unit. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 1 min )

Bestuurders van een elektrische bestelbus tussen de 3.500 en 4.250 kilo hebben vanaf 1 juli 2024 een vrachtwagenbewijs nodig. Een 'gewoon' B-rijbewijs is dan onvoldoende.  ( 10 min )

Kinderen tot twaalf jaar kunnen vanaf 23 december in een groot deel van Noord-Holland gratis met de bus reizen, als zij met een volwassene zijn. Op steeds meer plekken in Nederland is dat nu mogelijk.  ( 8 min )

Twee op de drie energieleveranciers maakt het voor eigenaren van zonnepanelen onaantrekkelijk of onmogelijk om vaste energiecontracten af te sluiten voor een lange looptijd. Consumenten die zonnestroom opwekken hebben daardoor weinig keuze als ze zekerheid voor twee of drie jaar willen.  ( 9 min )

Het doek is gevallen voor sportkledingwinkels Perry Sport, Aktiesport en Sprinter. Moederbedrijf van deze winkels Sports Unlimited Retail is vandaag failliet verklaard. De drie winkelketens hebben in Nederland ruim vijftig winkels en meer dan duizend werknemers.  ( 9 min )

Het doek is gevallen voor sportkledingwinkels Perry Sport, Aktiesport en Sprinter. Moederbedrijf van deze winkels Sports Unlimited Retail is vandaag failliet verklaard, bevestigt een woordvoerder van de rechtbank van Amsterdam na berichtgeving van RTL Nieuws.  ( 8 min )

Als je in het nieuwe jaar zeker wil zijn van de hoogte van je energierekening, kan je het beste voor een vast contract kiezen. Dat adviseert de Autoriteit Consument & Markt (ACM).  ( 9 min )

Ook volgend jaar kunnen mensen met een kleine portemonnee compensatie aanvragen voor de hoge energierekening. Het Tijdelijk Noodfonds Energie gaat in naar verwachting in januari 2024 voor de tweede keer open.  ( 8 min )

Minimaal 10.000 Nederlanders hebben een te hoge hypotheek of andere lening gekregen. Dit komt doordat kredietverstrekkers fouten hebben gemaakt bij het bepalen hoeveel geld de klanten maximaal mochten lenen. Dat meldt Autoriteit Financiële Markten (AFM).  ( 8 min )

Een recordaantal mensen in ons land werkt in deeltijd: 4,7 miljoen. De verwachting is dat de groei de komende jaren doorzet. En dat betekent dat we dan mogelijk evenveel deeltijders als voltijders hebben.  ( 11 min )

Reisconcern TUI heeft voor het eerst in vier jaar weer winst gemaakt. Het Duitse bedrijf profiteert van het grote aantal mensen dat sinds het einde van de coronapandemie weer op vakantie wil.  ( 9 min )

In deze aflevering krijgen NU.nl-klimaatverslaggever Jeroen Kraan en nieuwslezer Anne-Marie Rozing een rondleiding door de Tata Steel-fabriek en bespreken ze de groene waterstofplannen van de fabriek. Plannen waar de architect zelf inmiddels pessimistisch over is.  ( 7 min )

Tien grote energie- en industriebedrijven in Nederland krijgen samen jaarlijks gemiddeld 8,8 miljard euro aan fossiele subsidies, zo blijkt uit onderzoek. "Een enorm bedrag dat de Nederlandse overheid jaarlijks overmaakt aan een selecte groep grote vervuilers en hun aandeelhouders", zegt Milieudefensie-directeur Donald Pols.  ( 9 min )

Israëlische autoriteiten hebben onderzoek gedaan naar verdachte aandelentransacties. Enkele beleggers zouden hebben geprofiteerd van dalende beurskoersen door de aanslag van Hamas op 7 oktober, waarbij zeker twaalfhonderd Israëliërs omkwamen.  ( 9 min )

Nederlanders hebben bijna dubbel zoveel geld op een buitenlandse rekening staan als twee jaar geleden. Toen ging het om 5,6 miljard euro, eind september was dat gegroeid naar 10,5 miljard. Toch is dat minder dan 2 procent van het totale Nederlandse banktegoed.  ( 9 min )

Er is geen sprake van dat Tata Steel pas milieumaatregelen neemt als de overheid ingrijpt. "We kunnen proactiever zijn. Dat herken ik wel", zegt directeur Hans van den Berg. Maar van de harde kritiek van de toezichthouder neemt hij afstand.  ( 14 min )

A few months ago, the sentiment toward shares of the semiconductor powerhouse Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) was that it had peaked, prompting investors to consider booking profits. However, I retained my bullish stance on September 15. About two months later, NVDA stock reached an all-time high of $505.48. More recently, though, it dipped despite an impressive Q3 print, hovering around $466 due to concerns about export restrictions to China. Nevertheless, I’m sticking with my bullish stance. I believe NV  ( 36 min )

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For the quarter, Asana posted revenue of $166.5 million, up 18% from a year earlier,  ( 21 min )

CD rates have already reached their highest levels in more than 20 years. Are further increases in the cards, or will 2024 see the best CD rates come down from record peaks?  ( 21 min )

How much does it cost to insure an electric car? Is EV insurance more expensive than a traditional auto insurance policy? We explain.  ( 34 min )

In addition to raising its dividend, Mastercard approved a new stock repurchase program.  ( 19 min )

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The “Shark Tank” star with a $100 million net worth says paying 20% down is key—and explains why.  ( 35 min )

This has been a good year for stocks, no doubt about that. The S&P 500 has gained 19% year-to-date, after a gangbusters November, and the outlook for December, while more moderate, remains positive. The markets have made these gains despite a strong set of headwinds, including the Federal Reserve’s turn to a policy of aggressive monetary tightening and interest rate hikes; the ongoing war in Ukraine; and now the flare-up of war in the Middle East. This stock rally is showing real strength, and t  ( 37 min )

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Procter & Gamble said it will write down up to $2.5 billion in charges for a restructuring, along with impairment of its Gillette business.  ( 17 min )

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Shares of Charter Communications dropped after the company's CFO said its internet subscribers could decline in the current quarter. The stock was recently down about 9%. The warning also weighed on shares of Comcast, Altice, Liberty and Cable One. Charter's shares were the worst performers on the  ( 24 min )

Allete, a U.S. power utility and renewable energy developer that has a market value of about $5 billion, including debt, is exploring a sale of the company, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. Allete is working with JPMorgan Chase & Co on a sale process that has attracted suitors that include infrastructure funds and buyout firms, the sources said, cautioning that no deal is certain and asking not to be identified because the matter is confidential. Allete and JPMorgan did not immediately respond to requests for comment.  ( 34 min )

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AT&T shares were rising on Tuesday after the firm announced a new network deal with Ericsson. Shares of AT&T were up 3.9%. Ericsson shares were up 4.1%. The company said it plans to spend up to $14 billion on network equipment over a five-year deal with Ericsson. AT&T said it plans to “lead the U  ( 16 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Michael Dell is taking steps to donate Dell Technologies Inc. shares worth as much as $1.74 billion.Most Read from BloombergBonds Up as Slackening Jobs Fuel Fed-Pivot Views: Markets WrapHow Suspects Laundered Billions in Singapore for YearsMoody’s Cuts China Credit Outlook to Negative on Rising DebtHarvard Alumni Rebuke Its Israel Response With Mere $1 DonationsPutin Plans Visit to Gulf in Wake of OPEC+ Deal on Output CutsDell converted 25 million shares owned by him and a trust i  ( 34 min )

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Google search data shows that interest in Tesla is up following the launch of its uniquely designed Cybertruck.  ( 25 min )

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Investors are looking to labor market readings as they decide whether to put hopes for an interest rate cut on ice.  ( 41 min )

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Saving for retirement is an essential goal for many Americans, but achieving the ideal savings target remains elusive for many. In 2023, the average American retiree had about $170,726 in retirement savings, a decrease from $191,659 at the beginning of 2022. This 10% reduction is significantly lower than the recommended $555,000. Only 12% of retirees have achieved or exceeded this recommended savings amount. Don’t Miss: The average American couple has saved this much money for retirement — How d  ( 36 min )

Employees don’t necessarily want to work from home; they really just want to have options.  ( 35 min )

Oil related equities face a headwind next year, according to analysts at Citi: excess spare capacity.  ( 36 min )

Buffett-backed Occidental is reportedly among the top bidders for CrownRock, raising the prospect it may turn to Berkshire Hathaway for funding again.  ( 35 min )

Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:XOM) stock started trading at $104.27 on Nov. 29, with a market cap exceeding $414 billion. The 52-week low price for Exxon was $98.02, and the 52-week high was $120.07. The dividend for the quarter ending June to September was $0.91 per share against $0.88 for the same period of 2022, according to the company's 10-Q filing on Oct. 31. The cumulative dividend from January to September was $2.73 per share, higher than $2.64 per share for the preceding year. Dividend paymen  ( 35 min )

BMO Capital Markets analyst Rufus Hone took over coverage of Block at Outperform and PayPal at Market Perform.  ( 21 min )

U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna (D-California) posted on X earlier this month to gain support for his Stop Wall Street Landlords Act bill. "The last thing Americans need is a Bezos-backed investment company further consolidating single-family homes and putting homeownership out of reach for more and more people," he posted on X. "Housing should be a right, not a speculative commodity. Congress must pass my Stop Wall Street Landlords Act." The post was in response to an article published two days earlier abo  ( 35 min )

I’m 58 and I have $700,000 in 401(k)s and IRAs. I have no credit card debt, no auto loan payments and no student loans. I sold my home in California and paid cash for a house in Texas, so I have no mortgage. I’m retired military and bring in about $2,200 per month after taxes. […] The post Ask an Advisor: How Do I Cover $3,000 in Monthly Living Expenses? I’m 58 With $700k in Retirement Savings, But I Won’t Collect Social Security for 7 Years appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 36 min )

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I have a million dollars and I want to put it to work for me. Where can I put it to make the most amount of passive income from it? Also, how can I minimize taxes on that to be able to keep more of that money? – Andrea While today's high-interest rate environment has […] The post Ask an Advisor: I Have $1 Million and Want It to Work for Me. How Do I Maximize Passive Income and Minimize Taxes? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 36 min )

AT&T's new $14 billion supply deal with Ericsson could save money but won't give the cellphone carrier a "secret sauce" for thinning out expenses, its CEO said Tuesday. Speaking to a UBS investor confer  ( 24 min )

Many people have turned to annuities as a reliable means of securing a stable income during retirement. Financial advisers often highlight annuities as a prudent choice for those looking to manage retirement finances effectively. With a $150,000 annuity, the monthly income potential varies based on several key factors, such as the type of annuity chosen, the age of the annuitant and the length of the payout period. Annuities, which are financial products offered by insurance companies, serve as  ( 36 min )

After a rash of layoffs at the beginning of the year, some companies are cutting jobs as 2023 winds down and a strong labor market shows signs of cooling.  ( 29 min )

With another notable fall, rates on 30-year mortgages are now down to their lowest level in almost four months. Most loan averages declined, though refi rates were mixed.  ( 19 min )

If things don't stabilize at his social-media firm X, Elon Musk might have to break a promise he made about his Tesla stock sales.  ( 28 min )

Alaska stock tumbled more than 14% Monday as shareholders digested the carrier’s proposed tie-up with Hawaiian Airlines’ parent company.  ( 26 min )

Investors are looking to labor market readings as they decide whether to put hopes for an interest-rate cut on ice.  ( 37 min )

American depositary receipts of Ericsson rose while Nokia fell after Ericsson won a $14 billion contract with AT&T to upgrade its wireless network.  ( 17 min )

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Procter & Gamble flagged up to $2.5 billion in restructuring charges for its international operations and an impairment hit for assets it had picked up with the 2005 acquisition of Gillette.  ( 29 min )

Drugstore chain CVS guided fiscal 2024 revenue higher than expected, and raised the quarterly dividend by 10%.  ( 19 min )

The consumer goods giant said it would take a $1.3 billion non-cash impairment charge before tax in the current quarter ending Dec. 31 on its Gillette business, which it acquired in 2005. The charges will be between $1 billion and $1.5 billion after tax, P&G said. P&G blamed a stronger U.S. dollar for the charges.  ( 34 min )

Shares in Chinese stocks tumbled on Tuesday after the ratings firm slashed its outlook on Chinese government credit.  ( 21 min )

Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf told investors on Tuesday he expects to book higher-than-anticipated severance expenses between $750 million to a little less than $1 billion in the fourth quarter. "We are continuing to focus on efficiency with turnover dropping, unfortunately, we're going to have to be more aggressive about our own internal actions," Scharf said, adding that he thinks it would be the right step in the long term. Last month the bank laid off fewer than 50 bankers from its corporate and investment bank, after the San Francisco-based lender had warned earlier its headcount could decline further in an effort to become more efficient.  ( 34 min )

Investors are looking to labor market readings as they decide whether to put hopes for an interest-rate cut on ice.  ( 35 min )

GitLab stock surged Tuesday on its first ever adjusted operating profit. However, a rival software-development company could offer a better way to play growing demand in the sector according to analysts at D.A. Davidson.  ( 22 min )

Investors were quick to pull the trigger and sell Take-Two Interactive Software stock, after the owner of Rockstar Games and publisher of Grand Theft Auto put out a trailer of the videogame franchise’s next installment and announced a launch window.  ( 21 min )

Drugstore chain CVS guided fiscal 2024 revenue higher than expected, and raised the quarterly dividend by 10%.  ( 19 min )

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Lamborghini reached a deal with unions to introduce a four-day week for its production workers, the labour associations and the company said on Tuesday, as more manufacturing groups re-consider the structure of the work week for their employees. The FIOM and FIM-CISL unions said the agreement is "historical" as it is the first in the automotive industry in Europe to achieve a significant reduction in working hours without cutting wages, but rather increasing them. Similar four-day week schemes adopted in other European countries, such as the UK, have found that employees worked more in less time, job retention and recruitment improved and sickness levels had gone down.  ( 33 min )

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Should you make 401(k) or Roth IRA contributions? In a perfect world, the answer would be both. If you have the means, maximizing your traditional 401(k) and Roth contributions is a great way to build a diversified set of retirement savings. But, of course, your paycheck gets a vote. So, if you have to choose, […] The post My Husband and I Are in Our 50s, Have $1 Million in Our 401(k)s and Want to Retire at 65. Should We Switch to Roth Contributions? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 35 min )

Investors are looking to labor market readings as they decide whether to put hopes for an interest-rate cut on ice.  ( 35 min )

The company has narrowed its focus on its drugs and medical devices business since it hived off its consumer health unit earlier this year. "We think we're very well positioned, even in spite of what will be the beginning of some biosimilar entrants to Stelara outside the US in mid to second half of 2024," Chief Financial Officer Joseph Wolk told Reuters. J&J, which plans to launch at least 20 new therapies by 2030, said over 10 of its products had the potential to generate more than $5 billion in peak year sales - including newer cancer treatments Talvey and Tecvayli.  ( 34 min )

The next installment of one of the biggest franchises in videogames is set for release in 2025.  ( 21 min )

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A retail trading boom has spawned ETFs paying fat dividends, but caveat emptor.  ( 29 min )

Shares of the healthcare conglomerate were up nearly 3% in premarket trading. The healthcare conglomerate also said it was bringing its portfolio of health services such as doctors clinics and pharmacies under an umbrella brand called CVS Healthspire.CVS forecast revenue of at least $366 billion, ahead of analysts' average estimate of $345.81 billion, according to LSEG data. The company's 2024 adjusted profit forecast of at least $8.51 per share was largely in line with Wall Street estimates.  ( 33 min )

"The primary risk that could knock us off course is a Federal Reserve that remains fixated on inflation fears."  ( 36 min )

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Here are the stocks moving the most on Tuesday.  ( 24 min )

After a strong run of gains in November that sent the S&P 500 to its closing high for the year, U.S. equities pulled back in the previous session as longer-dated Treasury yields bounced off three-month lows. A majority of traders expect that the Fed has reached the end of its tightening campaign, given easing inflation, and have nearly fully priced in the likelihood that the central bank will keep rates unchanged next week. They are also betting on lower interest rates next year, with 61% pricing in a rate cut of at least 25 basis points in March and 87% in May, according to the CME Group's FedWatch tool.  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The US Federal Reserve is losing control of its messaging on interest rates, but financial markets are wrong to expect imminent cuts, Allianz Chief Economic Adviser Mohamed El-Erian said.Most Read from BloombergHow Suspects Laundered Billions in Singapore for YearsHarvard Alumni Rebuke Its Israel Response With Mere $1 DonationsStocks Drift as Doubt Undermines Soft-Landing Bets: Markets WrapBitcoin Surges Past $42,000 Even as Stocks and Bonds Take a HitMoody’s Cuts China Credit Out  ( 34 min )

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The S&P 500 is adding three new members later this month. Here's why.  ( 36 min )

New Year lists and resolutions are just part of the celebrations – and that holds true for stock investors, too. Every year, like clockwork, Wall Street’s research firms and analysts will take some time to publish their ‘top picks’ and ‘best ideas’ for the coming year. This year, Cowen is obliging us, with its list of the ‘Best Ideas for 2024,’ and we can dig into their recommendations for some valuable New Year market advice. It’s an interesting list, with stocks from varied sectors, from healt  ( 39 min )

Despite tobacco use being in a steady decline in recent decades, companies like Altria Group (MO) have used combustibles as their cash cow to fuel investments into growth segments — while growing their dividends and repurchasing their discounted shares, explains Rida Morwa, editor of High Dividend Opportunities.  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Stocks in mainland China and Hong Kong declined for a third straight day as investors remained concerned about the the health of world’s second-largest economy heading into next year. Most Read from BloombergHow Suspects Laundered Billions in Singapore for YearsWall Street’s Furious Bull Run Gets Reality Check: Markets WrapHarvard Alumni Rebuke Its Israel Response With Mere $1 DonationsBitcoin Surges Past $42,000 Even as Stocks and Bonds Take a HitIsrael’s Wider War Has US Caution  ( 33 min )

Cities and provinces across the country have accumulated a massive amount of hidden debt following years of unchecked borrowing and spending.  ( 29 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks declined Tuesday as traders pared back their aggressive bets on a Federal Reserve pivot and an extended selloff in China hurt sentiment. The dollar held gains. Most Read from BloombergHow Suspects Laundered Billions in Singapore for YearsWall Street’s Furious Bull Run Gets Reality Check: Markets WrapBitcoin Surges Past $42,000 Even as Stocks and Bonds Take a HitHarvard Alumni Rebuke Its Israel Response With Mere $1 DonationsIsrael’s Wider War Has US Cautioning of ‘Str  ( 37 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Nvidia Corp. plans to help build an AI tech-related ecosystem in Japan to meet demand in a country eager to gain an edge in artificial intelligence.Most Read from BloombergHow Suspects Laundered Billions in Singapore for YearsWall Street’s Furious Bull Run Gets Reality Check: Markets WrapHarvard Alumni Rebuke Its Israel Response With Mere $1 DonationsBitcoin Surges Past $42,000 Even as Stocks and Bonds Take a HitIsrael’s Wider War Has US Cautioning of ‘Strategic Defeat’The Santa C  ( 35 min )

PDD, the owner of fast-growing Temu, is muscling into the U.S. in a way Alibaba never did.  ( 28 min )

The nation’s largest drugstore chain is set to shift to a simpler model that could upend how American pharmacies are paid.  ( 29 min )

The lessons have been hard, but should remind investors in the sector of some of the basic facts of investing.  ( 28 min )

Oil demand is uncertain at a time when supply is rising both from countries within OPEC+ and from producers outside of the cartel, such as the US.  ( 35 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Doubts over BYD Co.’s sales targets and smart-car capabilities drove a $12 billion selloff in the Chinese electric-vehicle maker last month, even as it draws closer to Tesla Inc. as the industry’s top seller.Most Read from BloombergHow Suspects Laundered Billions in Singapore for YearsWall Street’s Furious Bull Run Gets Reality Check: Markets WrapBitcoin Surges Past $42,000 Even as Stocks and Bonds Take a HitHarvard Alumni Rebuke Its Israel Response With Mere $1 DonationsIsrael’s  ( 36 min )

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ETF arbitrage brings the market price of ETFs back in line with net asset values when divergence happens. Learn how it works.  ( 26 min )

The best interest rates for boat loans typically start around 7.49% but vary based on the borrower's credit score, the loan amount, the loan term, and the age of the boat.  ( 21 min )

ETFs can be a simple, cost-effective approach to investing that provide. But where are they headed in the future?  ( 23 min )

Find out how the designation you choose will depend on which areas of financial planning you want as your focus.  ( 25 min )

Today's best CD rates are 5.88% for 7 months from West Town Bank & Trust, 5.80% for 18 months from Seattle Bank, and 5.77% for 11 months from West Town Bank & Trust.  ( 20 min )

Established in 2013, Dogecoin is a peer-to-peer, open-source cryptocurrency that is categorized as an altcoin. It has no apparent use cases besides existing.  ( 24 min )

CD rates have already reached their highest levels in more than 20 years. Are further increases in the cards, or will 2024 see the best CD rates come down from record peaks?  ( 19 min )

ETFs have become so popular because of the many advantages they offer. Still, investors must keep in mind that they aren't without risks.  ( 27 min )

The S&P 500 slid 0.1% on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, even as newly released data showed a decline in job openings, suggesting that the U.S. labor market is coming into balance.  ( 17 min )

While advisors frequently debate whether active or passive management is superior, many forget that there is a middle ground to consider.  ( 22 min )

If you have a longer savings horizon and don't need cash right away, consider these ETFs.  ( 28 min )

Learn about Vice President Kamala Harris’s evolution from prosecutor to politician, what she believes, how she has made history, and details about her personal life.  ( 26 min )

A deduction allows a taxpayer to reduce their total taxable income. You can either itemize deductions or take a large single deduction, known as the standard deduction.  ( 25 min )

Meta and IBM launched the AI Alliance to "advance open, safe, responsible AI," in a move that could help counter the influence of leaders with closed models.  ( 17 min )

Procter & Gamble said it will write down up to $2.5 billion in charges for a restructuring, along with impairment of its Gillette business.  ( 17 min )

Use this tool to calculate the total cost and payments of your boat loan  ( 21 min )

AMD is to launch a chip designed for artificial intelligence (AI) systems on Wednesday that could help it compete with Nvidia.  ( 18 min )

Learn about U.S. federal income tax brackets and find out which tax bracket you're in. Here, we explain marginal tax rates, state taxes, and federal taxes.  ( 34 min )

If you want to buy a boat, there are loans designed to finance your purchase.  ( 22 min )

While the popular stereotype of a tax haven is a Caribbean island, these countries in Europe serve as attractive places for foreign individuals and companies to store funds.  ( 28 min )

Some boat loans can be as short as a few years, but, typically, they are between 10 and 20 years. Learn how boat loans work and how to compare their terms.  ( 23 min )

If you have several investments, there's a good chance you'll need to fill out a IRS Form Schedule B.  ( 24 min )

Above-the-line deductions can be taken even if you decide to take the standard deduction (rather than itemize). See how you can use them to lower your tax bill.  ( 27 min )

CVS Health Corp. posted 2024 sales guidance Tuesday that beat estimates and raised its dividend as it reported demand for its health-care services increased.  ( 17 min )

The first few moments of trading provide a lot of information that can give insight into the market's moves for the day. Here's what you can look for.  ( 25 min )

J.M. Smucker beat profit forecasts for its fiscal second quarter as the food maker raised prices and reduced expenses.  ( 17 min )

A debt collector tries to recover past-due debts for creditors in return for a fee.  ( 25 min )

On March 11, 2020, the Dow Jones Industrial Average entered a bear market for the first time in 11 years. In June 2022, markets again reached bear market levels.  ( 26 min )

U.S. equities were mixed and little changed at midday on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, after government data showed the number of job openings fell more than expected in October.  ( 17 min )

Many factors determine the demand elasticity for a good or service including income and the availability of substitutes.  ( 24 min )

Decentralized finance (DeFi) refers to blockchain-connected platforms and applications that, in theory, can replace the existing centralized financial services networks.  ( 23 min )

GitLab shares jumped after the maker of software for developers reported a surprise profit and revenue as it gained more customers.  ( 17 min )

With another notable fall, rates on 30-year mortgages are now down to their lowest level in almost four months. Most loan averages declined, though refi rates were mixed.  ( 19 min )

Credit counseling provides guidance and support for consumer credit, money management, debt management, and budgeting.  ( 27 min )

An IRAs and a certificate of deposit are two types of investments, one geared toward retirement and the other suitable for short-term savings.  ( 27 min )

Job-seekers found fewer opportunities in October, as the number of openings continued to fall toward pre-pandemic levels.  ( 18 min )

The Caribbean offers some of the most popular tax havens in the world, providing benefits such as very low tax liability and financial privacy.  ( 29 min )

While racial and ethnic minorities continue to gain seats in Congress, they still struggle for representation in federal, state, and local elected office.  ( 30 min )

Just what does a financial advisor do? A lot, in fact. And any potential client should do their due diligence and come prepared with questions.  ( 33 min )

Value-based pricing is a strategy that some businesses use to set product prices at a price point that they believe the consumer is willing to pay.  ( 25 min )

American depositary receipts of Ericsson rose while Nokia fell after Ericsson won a $14 billion contract with AT&T to upgrade its wireless network.  ( 18 min )

The American Dream now costs $3,455,305—that's the estimated lifetime cost of marriage, two children, homes, healthcare, cars, and education. Rising costs have made the typical "American Dream" out of reach for many, according to an analysis by Investopedia.  ( 21 min )

Making sure you have a large enough nest egg to retire on is a challenge. Here’s how to accomplish the task, one step at a time.  ( 27 min )

Meme stock AMC, along with Gold and Bitcoin, made significant moves Monday. Here's why.  ( 20 min )

Tax obligations differ for foreign citizens who work in the U.S. or have income from a U.S. source.  ( 25 min )

Take-Two Interactive Software shares fell after releasing its trailer for the latest edition of the "Grand Theft Auto" video game early and Ericsson ADRs gained as AT&T announced it would select the company to build out its new wireless network. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 18 min )

No health insurance at work? Find out how much private health insurance costs and where to find private health insurance companies.  ( 34 min )

Bond exchange-traded funds (ETFs) combine the relative stability and portfolio diversification of bond mutual funds with the intra-day liquidity of stocks.  ( 24 min )

Learn about the differences between secured and unsecured debt and how lenders buffer risks associated with each type of loan through collateral or higher rates.  ( 28 min )

The euro is a common currency of the European Union. Yet, many EU countries don’t use the euro.  ( 25 min )

Learn about the top five countries—China, the United States, India, Russia, and Japan—that are the largest contributors to carbon dioxide emissions.  ( 25 min )

There are thousands of ETFs available to investors today. How do theme ETFs help narrow the list of options?  ( 28 min )

Diamonds is an informal term for an index-based exchange-traded fund (ETF) known as the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF.  ( 23 min )

The most common examples of positive correlation in macroeconomics and microeconomics include demand and price and consumer spending and GDP.  ( 22 min )

New and advanced versions of ETFs have been developed over the years, one being the synthetic ETF, which is different than a typical ETF due to its underlying holdings.  ( 24 min )

Understand 3x exchange traded funds (ETFs) and their key risks. Learn how compounding can affect returns.  ( 24 min )

Deciding how much to put into a 401(k) account can be tricky. There are guidelines to ensure that you are investing what you need, so you can retire in comfort.  ( 25 min )

The S&P 500 slid 0.1% on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, even as newly released data showed a decline in job openings, suggesting that the U.S. labor market is coming into balance.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities were mixed and little changed at midday on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, after government data showed the number of job openings fell more than expected in October.  ( 1 min )

Stock futures fell in premarket trading ahead of the first of several labor market reports this week that could shake or strengthen conviction the Fed is done raising interest rates.  ( 1 min )

Meme stock AMC, along with Gold and Bitcoin, made significant moves Monday. Here's why.  ( 1 min )

Take-Two Interactive Software shares fell after releasing its trailer for the latest edition of the "Grand Theft Auto" video game early and Ericsson ADRs gained as AT&T announced it would select the company to build out its new wireless network. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 1 min )

From the boom in big tech stocks fueled by enthusiasm for developments in AI to historic strikes by workers for better wages, we take a look back at just a few of the forces that shaped 2023, in charts.  ( 1 min )

Procter & Gamble said it will write down up to $2.5 billion in charges for a restructuring, along with impairment of its Gillette business.  ( 1 min )

CVS Health Corp. posted 2024 sales guidance Tuesday that beat estimates and raised its dividend as it reported demand for its health-care services increased.  ( 1 min )

American depositary receipts of Ericsson rose while Nokia fell after Ericsson won a $14 billion contract with AT&T to upgrade its wireless network.  ( 1 min )

Zo'n 240.000 gepensioneerden uit de metaal- en technieksector krijgen er 3,2 procent pensioen bij. Ook voor de ongeveer 1 miljoen werkenden gaat het pensioen omhoog. Dat maakt het fonds PMT dinsdag bekend.  ( 9 min )

Nederland en België hebben zes mensen opgepakt die handelssancties tegen Rusland zouden hebben geschonden. Een Belgische zakenman verkocht Rusland elektronica en andere technologie die het voor de oorlog tegen Oekraïne zou kunnen gebruiken, melden Belgische media.  ( 9 min )

Onverkochte kleding en schoenen mogen in de Europese Unie binnenkort niet meer zomaar worden vernietigd. Ook veel andere producten moeten minder vaak op de vuilnisbelt of in de verbrandingsoven belanden. Dat hebben de EU-landen en het Europees Parlement afgesproken.  ( 9 min )

De afgelopen weken hebben verschillende stichtingen, hulporganisaties en goede doelen zich ingezet om sinterklaascadeaus in te zamelen voor kinderen uit arme gezinnen. Daardoor kunnen duizenden gezinnen dinsdag alsnog Pakjesavond vieren, maar toch vallen nog (te) veel kinderen buiten de boot.  ( 5 min )

Grote olie- en gaslanden willen niet stoppen met het winnen en produceren van fossiele brandstoffen. Ook niet als zij beloofd hebben geen CO2 meer uit te stoten, zien onderzoekers. Dat staat in schril contrast met het doel van de klimaattop in Dubai.  ( 6 min )

Gamestudio Rockstar heeft maandagavond de eerste trailer van GTA VI gepubliceerd. In de video deelt de spelontwikkelaar verschillende details van het nieuwe spel. Dit is wat we weten over het nieuwste deel van Grand Theft Auto.  ( 4 min )

In het weekend voor Pakjesavond gingen (hulp)sinterklazen en pieten weer de winkelstraten en webwinkels af. Vooral zaterdag werd veel gekocht. Ruim twintig miljoen pinbetalingen zorgden voor 579 miljoen euro aan aankopen, blijkt uit cijfers van Betaalvereniging Nederland.  ( 3 min )

Het technische probleem met iDEAL, waardoor klanten van Rabobank dinsdag problemen ervoeren, zijn opgelost. Dat meldt de bank dinsdagmiddag.  ( 2 min )

Automobilisten rijden steeds opgewekter weg bij het tankstation, want de prijs van 1 liter benzine is in de afgelopen maanden flink gedaald. Sinds de accijnsverhoging van begin juli is de prijs niet zo laag geweest als nu.  ( 9 min )

Gamestudio Rockstar heeft maandagavond de eerste trailer van GTA VI gepubliceerd. In de video deelt de spelontwikkelaar verschillende details van het nieuwe spel. Dit is wat we weten over het nieuwste deel van Grand Theft Auto.  ( 11 min )

Door een technisch probleem met iDEAL kunnen klanten van Rabobank problemen ervaren met betalingen. Daarvoor waarschuwt de bank dinsdagochtend.  ( 8 min )

Een staking bij autofabrikant Tesla die eind oktober in Zweden is begonnen, krijgt nu bijval van Deense medewerkers. De Zweden en Denen willen het Amerikaanse bedrijf op deze manier bewegen tot een collectieve loonafspraak.  ( 9 min )

Treinreizigers ondervinden opnieuw hinder vanwege dassen rond het spoor. Dit keer is er een dassenburcht ontdekt tussen Boxtel en Liempde. De burcht zorgt vooral voor problemen met treinen tussen Tilburg en Eindhoven.  ( 9 min )

De meeste vluchten tussen Amsterdam en München zijn dinsdag geannuleerd, meldt een woordvoerder van Schiphol. Het winterweer in München zorgt ervoor dat het vliegverkeer op de Duitse luchthaven al dagen stilligt.  ( 8 min )

Negen Nederlandse gemeenten ontvangen geld van het Rijk om hun winkelgebied aan te pakken. Zo wil het kabinet consumenten weer naar fysieke winkels krijgen.  ( 8 min )

De prijs van goud steeg maandag naar een recordhoogte. Het verleidt veel Nederlanders om het edelmetaal te kopen of verkopen, merken verschillende goudkantoren in ons land. Vooral beleggers zijn geïnteresseerd, vooral omdat goud een veilige geldhaven is in onzekere tijden.  ( 10 min )

From the boom in big tech stocks fueled by enthusiasm for developments in AI to historic strikes by workers for better wages, we take a look back at just a few of the forces that shaped 2023, in charts.  ( 20 min )

Here's what you need to know with the crypto markets looking ahead to the next year, standing at the cusp of important events such as the fate of the approval of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund, Bitcoin halving, and developments in crypto regulation.  ( 21 min )

The Department of Education released new details Monday on how may be covered by proposed federal rules around student loan forgiveness that could be finalized next year.  ( 19 min )

Today's best CD rates are 5.88% for 7 months from West Town Bank & Trust, 5.80% for 18 months from Seattle Bank, and 5.77% for 11 months from West Town Bank & Trust.  ( 20 min )

Tax-deferred status refers to earnings from investments such as IRAs that accumulate tax-free until the investor takes constructive receipt of the gains.  ( 24 min )

Being an athlete, actor, or musician may be their day job, but many of your favorite celebrities are also avid investors—with some making millions of dollars from their entrepreneurial ventures.  ( 21 min )

the rule changes, both enacted and proposed, are set to impact your finances in the coming year.  ( 21 min )

The S&P 500 slid 0.5% on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, starting the first full week of December in the red amid questions about whether the November rally can continue.  ( 18 min )

The top financial terms of the year reflect bank failures, a spike in treasury yields and borrowing costs, questions about the future of the U.S. dollar as the world’s dominant currency, and the rise of artificial intelligence threatening to disrupt every industry it touches.  ( 20 min )

Personal loan rates jumped over a percentage point this week, moving up 123 basis points to 22.91% since last week when the average personal loan rate stood at 21.68%.  ( 19 min )

Uber shares rallied on news that the company will join the S&P 500 Index, whose stocks receive support from the proliferation of funds and ETFs tracking it.  ( 19 min )

Top performing stocks in 2023 included those in the technology sector, taking advantage of developments in AI. The bottom performers included NVCR, which was punished because of its ovarian cancer trials' failure to improve survival rates in patients.  ( 24 min )

Analysts at Mizuho Securities upgraded General Motors stock and raised their price target for it as the firm pointed out several catalysts for growth.  ( 17 min )

Shares of Carvana jumped following an upgrade and a big price target hike from J.P. Morgan analysts.  ( 16 min )

A market economy is determined by supply and demand, but a command economy operates through government control of resources and determines how they are used.  ( 23 min )

High-Deductible Plan F and High-Deductible Plan G have the lowest rates, starting at $64 per month. Regular Plan F (the plan with the most coverage) costs as much as $461 a month.  ( 22 min )

A transaction where an investor sells a losing security and purchases a similar one 30 days before or after the sale to try and reduce their overall tax liability.  ( 24 min )

Artificial intelligence or AI refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think and act like humans.  ( 27 min )

A money market fund is a type of mutual fund that invests in high-quality, short-term debt instruments and cash equivalents.  ( 29 min )

Find out why the Cayman Islands is considered a tax haven and why this location is so popular among those looking to reduce their tax liability.  ( 23 min )

Although high student loan debt is a problem for many Americans, this $1.63 trillion burden isn’t being shouldered equally by all borrowers. Learn more.  ( 35 min )

Bitcoin's price rose above $41,000 on Monday, reaching levels not seen since before the collapse of the crypto stablecoin TerraUSD in May 2022  ( 17 min )

SoFi savings account interest rates are above average and the financial services company charges no bank fees—two reasons this savings option is worth considering.  ( 27 min )

State Farm is more than just an insurance company. It offers banking services and competitive interest rates for its savings account.  ( 21 min )

You can earn a higher-than-average APY with a TD Bank savings account. But TD Bank only offers the highest interest rates on accounts with high balances.  ( 22 min )

Check U.S. Bank’s current savings account interest rates, and see how they compare to the top accounts in the market today.  ( 21 min )

Paying taxes is an unavoidable obligation each year, but individuals and business owners can take advantage of various strategies for tax savings.  ( 26 min )

Relying on Social Security is not a good idea. Instead, rely on the compounding effects of a tax-deferred retirement savings account.  ( 27 min )

Roche is moving into the lucrative weight-loss drug market by buying privately held Carmot Therapeutics for $2.7 billion.  ( 17 min )

USAA offers a few different savings accounts, but the rates are relatively low. Compare USAA to top competitors and find the best savings account for your needs.  ( 25 min )

Wells Fargo offers two types of savings accounts, but the rates are low unless you carry a large balance.  ( 23 min )

Although the space-flight company has said it has sufficient cash on hand until 2026, some analysts anticipate the need for a cash infusion by mid-2025. Virgin's stock was down about 15% midday Monday after founder Richard Branson said it wasn't getting his money.  ( 18 min )

See a full overview of PNC savings account interest rates. Compare PNC Bank to top competitors and find the right savings account for your financial needs.  ( 26 min )

With the debate on wages continuing in Congress and in the public arena, here are some of the major pros and cons of raising the minimum wage.  ( 27 min )

Learn the proper procedure for deducting investment losses and get some tips on how to strategically structure them to lower your income tax bill for the year.  ( 28 min )

While student loan debt is a burden for all borrowers, gendered wage gaps and other factors cause some to have a harder time than others.  ( 33 min )

Marcus by Goldman Sachs only offers a few account types, but what it does offer, it does well. Learn how you can benefit from its online high-yield savings account.  ( 22 min )

E*TRADE savings account interest rates can't compete with the best, but high-net-worth individuals can benefit from its higher FDIC insurance coverage.  ( 20 min )

Your tax filing status—single, married, or head of household—can affect how much money your employer withholds from your paychecks to cover your estimated taxes.  ( 26 min )

Discover’s savings account doesn’t usually have the highest APY, but it’s easily accessible with no minimum deposit or monthly fee.  ( 25 min )

Citi offers CDs, checking accounts, bank IRAs, and savings accounts. Learn more about its savings account rates, features, and account requirements.  ( 27 min )

Chime’s high-yield savings account doesn’t charge a fee or require a minimum deposit. Learn more about Chime savings account interest rates and other features.  ( 23 min )

Charles Schwab savings account interest rates are higher than the national average, and it doesn’t have monthly fees or minimum deposit requirements.  ( 22 min )

Capital One savings account interest rates are higher than average, and the bank doesn’t charge monthly maintenance fees or have a minimum deposit requirement.  ( 26 min )

Bask Bank offers an attractive pair of savings accounts: One is a typical high-yield savings account, but the other earns American Airlines AAdvantage miles.  ( 23 min )

The savings account at Apple Bank offers competitive rates, but are they competitive enough? We reviewed Apple Bank so you can decide if the bank is right for you.  ( 22 min )

A savings account is an essential part of your financial toolbox. Learn about Ally Bank savings accounts and their rates and decide if they are a fit for you.  ( 22 min )

A golden cross is a bullish chart pattern used by traders and investors where a short-term moving average crosses a long-term moving average from below.  ( 25 min )

The federal funds rate is the target interest rate set by the Fed at which commercial banks borrow and lend their extra reserves to one another overnight.  ( 29 min )

A Treasury bill (T-Bill) is a short-term debt obligation issued by the U.S. Treasury and backed by the U.S. government with a maturity of less than one year.  ( 29 min )

BRICS is an acronym for the combined economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, which some claimed early in this century were poised to dominate the world economy by 2050.  ( 25 min )

An inverted yield curve is an unusual state in which longer-term bonds have a lower yield than short-term debt instruments.  ( 28 min )

Learn about the three popular betting odds formats—British (fractional), European (decimal), and American (money line)—and how to interpret them.  ( 27 min )

U.S. equities lost ground at midday on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023 as tech stocks fell to start the week after Friday's gains.  ( 18 min )

Spotify shares surged as it moved to lay off 17% of its workforce in a third round of job cuts as it attempts to contain costs.  ( 17 min )

Capital expenditures are a company’s major, long-term expenses while operating expenses are a company’s day-to-day expenses.  ( 28 min )

Higher education offers upward mobility to students of all races and ethnicities, but student loan debt can widen the racial wealth gap.  ( 27 min )

Rates on 30-year loans dipped again, dropping almost to their cheapest level in three months. Though rates for most loan types fell, 30-year refi rates instead shot higher.  ( 21 min )

Beneficiaries of a trust typically pay taxes on distributions from the trust's income but not on the distributions of the principal.  ( 26 min )

Alaska Airlines shares dropped and Hawaiian Airlines shares soared after a $1.9 billion merger announcement, which may face opposition from U.S. regulators.  ( 18 min )

Read about when to book your flights and see how statistics can predict optimal pricing.  ( 26 min )

Paying student loan interest during school will help you start your adult life with less debt. But it's not always the best decision.  ( 28 min )

These two stocks and one ETF made notable moves on Friday. Here's Why.  ( 19 min )

Learn how to graph linear regression in Excel. Use these steps to analyze the linear relationship between an independent and a dependent variable.  ( 27 min )

Master Limited Partnerships offer attractive tax advantages. The tax aspects may be a bit complicated, but the bottom line is they can save you a bundle on taxes.  ( 25 min )

Alaska Air agreed to acquire Hawaiian Airlines in a $1 billion deal that would create the fifth-largest U.S. domestic airline and Spotify shares moved higher after it announced a 17% cut to its workforce. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 19 min )

The main difference between a subsidiary company and an affiliate has to do with the existing level of ownership by its parent company.  ( 25 min )

The debt-service coverage ratio (DSCR) measures the cash flow available to pay current debt obligations.  ( 28 min )

Gaming industry ETFs invest in companies that generate revenue from the casino sector, video game industry or other forms of entertainment.  ( 24 min )

The four types of economic utility are form, time, place, and possession and refer to the usefulness or value that consumers get from a product.  ( 24 min )

Downturns are part of the economic cycle and can yield some benefits alongside their significant and widespread costs.  ( 27 min )

If an individual is considered an employee, then the employer is responsible for taxes. If they are considered an independent contractor, they must report themself.  ( 22 min )

Death taxes, also called estate taxes, are taxes imposed by the federal and some state governments on someone's estate upon death.  ( 26 min )

China is a major player in the mining industry, supplying a huge portion of metal and coal to the global economy.  ( 24 min )

A levy is the legal seizure of property to satisfy an outstanding debt, often a tax debt.  ( 26 min )

Boilerplate language is standardized text that is approved for use in many documents, particularly contracts. Learn the pros and cons of boilerplate language.  ( 24 min )

Looking for a formula to determine whether a company is creating wealth? Time to learn all about economic value added. Find the formula to calculate EVA.  ( 24 min )

Understanding how taxes on ETFs and their efficiency is an important part of the appeal offered to investors as a portfolio-enhancing tool.  ( 24 min )

These funds are a relatively new product to most investors, but they could be what you need for increased returns.  ( 26 min )

Find out which countries have the most restrictive import tariffs on international products, based on data collected by the World Bank and WTO.  ( 24 min )

A China ETF is an exchange-traded fund that invests in and tracks the equity stakes of China-based companies.  ( 26 min )

The January Effect is the tendency for stock prices to rise in the first month of the year following a year-end sell-off for tax purposes.  ( 27 min )

Mortgage rates have reached multi-decade lows the last few years, and some fixed-income ETFs are feeling the effects.  ( 22 min )

Use these practical tips to help curb excess holiday spending and ensure you stay on budget for the new year.  ( 23 min )

Gift splitting allows a married couple to gift twice as much without being subject to a gift tax.  ( 24 min )

Parents, grandparents, and other interested adults can give financial gifts to children to help secure their future. Learn more about what's available.  ( 27 min )

A proportional tax is an income tax system that requires the same percentage of income from all taxpayers, regardless of their income.  ( 23 min )

Capitalism and a free market are two complementary economic theories but in practice many nations borrow elements of each system.  ( 26 min )

Most employer-provided dental plans cover dentures, but there are limitations. Learn how to avoid unexpected costs and options for those with little or no insurance.  ( 23 min )

Married filing jointly is a filing status for married couples who have wed before the end of the tax year.  ( 25 min )

The Supreme Court’s decision could upend the nation’s tax code at a time when the Biden White House is seeking to raise taxes on the richest Americans.  ( 21 min )

Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) is a solid company with growing revenue. However, Palantir stock is too pricey after a year-long rally. After heeding the warning of a prominent Wall Street expert, I am bearish on PLTR stock, and investors may choose to take profits if they have any. Colorado-based Palantir Technologies provides software and services in the areas of cybersecurity and threat detection. The company’s products/services have embedded artificial intelligence (AI) functionalities, an  ( 36 min )

The Department of Education released new details Monday on how may be covered by proposed federal rules around student loan forgiveness that could be finalized next year.  ( 20 min )

(Bloomberg) -- AT&T Inc. will tap Ericsson AB to modernize its US wireless network, a project that could amount to almost $14 billion over five years. Most Read from BloombergWall Street’s Furious Bull Run Gets Reality Check: Markets WrapHow Suspects Laundered Billions in Singapore for YearsBitcoin Surges Past $42,000 Even as Stocks and Bonds Take a HitIsrael’s Wider War Has US Cautioning of ‘Strategic Defeat’Here’s How to Invest in Gold as It Hits an All-Time HighFor Ericsson, already responsib  ( 34 min )

The Federal Reserve’s 2022 consumer finance survey unveils a striking picture of American prosperity, revealing that the mean net worth of the average household has ascended to $1.06 million, a 23% from $868,000 in 2019. This statistic, while impressive, masks a more nuanced and unequal economic landscape. Despite the seemingly thriving financial status of American households, the reality is more complex, particularly for the middle class. The COVID-19 pandemic, which drastically impacted econom  ( 35 min )

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Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev weighs in on the surge in crypto and the future of the online trading platform.  ( 36 min )

Many people have written and talked about how Munger, whom I knew and liked for more than 40 years, had a dry wit and convinced Buffett, a fellow Omaha native, to start buying good companies at reasonable prices rather than making cheap purchases of “cigar butt” remnant companies that had only a few puffs left. But I had a totally different reaction: did Munger’s death mean that I should bail out of my Berkshire Class B stock, which I bought in early 2016?  ( 38 min )

Many people have written and talked about how Munger, whom I knew and liked for more than 40 years, had a dry wit and convinced Buffett, a fellow Omaha native, to start buying good companies at reasonable prices rather than making cheap purchases of “cigar butt” remnant companies that had only a few puffs left. But I had a totally different reaction: did Munger’s death mean that I should bail out of my Berkshire Class B stock, which I bought in early 2016?  ( 36 min )

Kinder Morgan on Monday forecast higher 2024 earnings as the U.S. pipeline operator bets on increased demand for transporting crude oil and gas liquids. Net income attributable to Kinder Morgan for 2024 is expected to be $1.21 per share, up 11% from its forecast of $1.09 per share for 2023. "We expect to continue benefiting from strong natural gas market fundamentals driving growth on our existing natural gas transportation, storage, and gathering and processing assets as well as expansion opportunities," Kim Dang, chief executive officer of Kinder Morgan, said in a statement.  ( 34 min )

JPMorgan Chase analysts warned in a new note to clients that the stock market faces more pain in 2024, projecting the S&P 500 will fall 8% by year's end.  ( 35 min )

No matter who you are or what tax bracket you're in, one thing is true: You want to take advantage of as many legally authorized tax breaks as you can. If you don't act fast, you may lose the opportunity to get a 20% cut on your investment income. Keep reading to find out how you can still take advantage of this tax break and possibly help get it extended in Congress. A Senator, The Tax Cuts And Jobs Act And Real Estate Investments One of the more controversial provisions of the Tax Cuts and Job  ( 36 min )

The case before the justices Tuesday could have sweeping implications for the U.S. tax system and derail proposals from some Democrats to create a wealth tax.  ( 36 min )

Spot gold hit an all-time high on Monday, prompting debate over where the precious metal will go next.  ( 35 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- US Bank is issuing $2.5 billion of credit-linked notes tied to a pool of auto loans.Most Read from BloombergWall Street’s Furious Bull Run Gets Reality Check: Markets WrapHow Suspects Laundered Billions in Singapore for YearsBitcoin Surges Past $42,000 as Crypto Rally Gathers SteamIsrael’s Wider War Has US Cautioning of ‘Strategic Defeat’Here’s How to Invest in Gold as It Hits an All-Time HighIt’s the first time US Bank has sold this type of securitization, according to a prelimin  ( 33 min )

Skyrocketing interest rates around the globe have culminated in a worldwide housing crisis as economies deal with the problem of burgeoning unaffordable housing. Germany, Europe's largest economy, has been dealing with slower construction amid stagnant demand, causing the property market to shrink rapidly. "The homebuilding or construction sector is the first victim of higher interest rates," Carsten Brzeski, global head of macro research and chief economist for Germany at ING Group, told CNBC.  ( 36 min )

Crypto's late 2023 surge suggests investors are moving past the industry's recent wave of scandals.  ( 35 min )

The average American wage earner needs to earn tens of thousands of dollars per year more than in the past to afford the average house in America. According to the U.S. Census, the average American household income in 2022 was $74,580. The average home price is $431,000, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Benzinga looks at why both of those averages spell trouble for the housing market. A 20% down payment on a $431,000 house would be around $86,000 and leave roughly $345,000 in  ( 36 min )

Recently, Chinese EV manufacturing giant NIO (NYSE:NIO) made waves by inking a deal with sector compatriot Changan Automobile. Under the terms of the partnership agreement, the two parties will jointly facilitate the formulation of standards for swappable batteries. Within the past several days, it also inked a similar agreement with Geely Automobile (OTC:GELYF). Still, the battery swap directive presents both advantages and significant disadvantages. Given the ambiguities, I am neutral on NIO s  ( 36 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Starbucks Corp. shares are on track to suffer a record run of losses as concern builds that sales trends at the coffee giant have cooled in recent weeks.Most Read from BloombergHow Suspects Laundered Billions in Singapore for YearsWall Street’s Furious Bull Run Gets Reality Check: Markets WrapBitcoin Surges Past $42,000 as Crypto Rally Gathers SteamHere’s How to Invest in Gold as It Hits an All-Time HighChina Says US Navy Ship ‘Seriously Violated’ Its SovereigntyThe stock dropped  ( 35 min )

Gold prices top $2,100 as investors seek refuge from geopolitical instability and bet on Fed interest rate cuts.  ( 34 min )

Swiss private bank Banque Pictet has admitted to helping U.S. taxpayers hide more than $5.6 billion from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and has entered into a deferred prosecution agreement with the Justice Department, federal prosecutors said on Monday. As part of the agreement, Banque Pictet agreed to pay $122.9 million to the U.S. Treasury. "This case should provide a clear message to others who try to hide their assets and income offshore," Jim Lee, the chief of the IRS' criminal investigation division, said in a statement.  ( 33 min )

Robert Kiyosaki, renowned for his bestselling book “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” advocates a provocative approach to wealth accumulation, stating, “My rich dad always said only lazy people use their own money.” This philosophy underpins Kiyosaki’s success in transforming negligible funds into substantial returns. Contrary to conventional wisdom, he emphasizes the importance of not using your own money for investments but instead leveraging other people’s money (OPM). Kiyosaki’s strategy involves innovati  ( 34 min )

Los Angeles mansion owners, once keen on selling their grand properties, are now grappling with a market that’s less than favorable for sales. The trend is particularly evident in the city’s most opulent areas, where the challenges are two-fold: a new tax on luxury sales and a turbulent entertainment industry. The “mansion tax,” officially known as Measure ULA, which went into effect on April 1, imposes a significant additional cost on the sale of high-value properties. Homes selling for over $5  ( 35 min )

BYD delivered just over 301,000 passenger vehicles in November, up about 31% year over year. Included in the total were just over 170,000 all-battery electric vehicles, or BEVs, up almost 50% year over year.  ( 24 min )

In 2018, former Amazon.com Inc. Founder and CEO Jeff Bezos expressed a distinctive view on stock market dynamics and company growth. Despite Amazon’s fluctuating stock prices, Bezos insisted, “I don't spend any time thinking about the daily stock price; I don't.” He elaborated on his philosophy during an interview at the Economic Club of Washington, D.C., saying, “At almost every all-hands meeting I say: ‘Look, when the stock is up 30% in a month, don't feel 30% smarter. Because when the stock i  ( 36 min )

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The Energy Department has released guidelines that impact EV tax credits in 2024 and beyond.  ( 26 min )

Carvana stock has skyrocketed from about $4 to $40 this year---and it's up another 15% on Monday thanks to an upgrade from Sell.  ( 21 min )

Rates on 30-year loans dipped again, dropping almost to their cheapest level in three months. Though rates for most loan types fell, 30-year refi rates instead shot higher.  ( 21 min )

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Virgin Galactic stock saw its biggest drop since June after founder Richard Branson said he won't be giving the company any more money.  ( 35 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Many analysts are convinced it’s time to pile into stocks on hopes the US economy will buck a hard landing in 2024 and the Federal Reserve is finished raising interest rates. Dubravko Lakos-Bujas, JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s chief global equity strategist, isn’t one of them.Most Read from BloombergHow Suspects Laundered Billions in Singapore for YearsWall Street’s Furious Bull Run Gets Reality Check: Markets WrapBitcoin Surges Past $42,000 as Crypto Rally Gathers SteamHere’s How to Inv  ( 35 min )

A U.S. appeals court on Monday threw out a $2.18 billion patent-infringement award won by patent owner VLSI Technology against Intel Corp, overturning one of the largest verdicts in the history of U.S. patent law. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed the jury's 2021 verdict that Intel infringed one VLSI patent, and sent the case back to Texas for a new trial to determine how much Intel owes for infringing a second VLSI patent.  ( 33 min )

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Carvana shares extended a recent rally after JPMorgan analysts boosted their outlook for the online used-car seller. The shares were recently up 10% in premarket trading. JPMorgan raised its Carvana outlook to "neutral" from "underweight" and lifted its price target to $40 a share, from $25. Carva  ( 23 min )

Stock in space tourism pioneer Virgin Galactic plummeted early Monday after founder Richard Branson said he wouldn't put more money into the company.  ( 24 min )

Piper Sandler analysts rate both chip stocks at Overweight.  ( 20 min )

Alaska Airlines shares dropped and Hawaiian Airlines shares soared after a $1.9 billion merger announcement, which may face opposition from U.S. regulators.  ( 18 min )

Alaska Air Group has agreed to buy Hawaiian Airlines parent in a deal worth $1.9 billion but the news is having a dramatically different effect on the stocks.  ( 23 min )

Some Midwestern and Northeastern housing markets will likely see growth in 2024 in healthcare and manufacturing, Realtor.com says.  ( 25 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Mark Zuckerberg is selling Meta Platforms Inc. stock for the first time in two years after the social media giant rapidly rebounded from a tumultuous 2022.Most Read from BloombergHow Suspects Laundered Billions in Singapore for YearsBonds, Stocks in Retreat as Rate Realism Seeps In: Markets WrapBitcoin Surges Past $42,000 as Crypto Rally Gathers SteamHere’s How to Invest in Gold as It Hits an All-Time HighAlaska Air Agrees to Buy Hawaiian in $1.9 Billion DealThe Meta co-founder’s  ( 35 min )

Spotify plans to lay off 17%, or about 1,500, of its employees — its third round of layoffs this year.  ( 36 min )

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The price of Bitcoin has gained more than 50% in less than two months amid crypto ETF hopes and expectations of interest-rate cuts.  ( 22 min )

Gold prices dropped back from record highs early on Monday. Some analysts are skeptical of further gains.  ( 20 min )

The U.S.-China rivalry over semiconductor technology is upending the chips sector. There are five stocks set to benefit and that are better placed than Intel, Citi says.  ( 24 min )

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With the New Year less than a month away, now is a good time to start putting our investment portfolios into order for 2024. The goal is to maximize returns, as always, and there’s only one trick to that: finding the best stocks, with the strongest long-term potential. Finding can be a chore, however, since it involves sifting through the imposing wall of data tossed up by thousands of public stocks moving through tens of millions of trades every day. This is what the TipRanks Smart Score was ma  ( 39 min )

Hawaiian shares were trading at $13.60 premarket, below Alaska's offer price of $18 per share made public on Sunday, with some analysts saying regulatory approval was far from certain. Hawaiian presently has a negative price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 1.5, reflecting losses, compared to a positive forward 12 months PE ratio of 8.2 for Alaska Air, according to LSEG. Alaska and Hawaiian said on Sunday the deal, valued at $929.4 million on an equity basis, will expand their networks and offer more choices for passengers.  ( 34 min )

The activist investor’s suggestions for the energy company have a proven track record.  ( 28 min )

Creeping doubts about a Fed shift to cutting interest rates are taking the wind out of the rally's sails.  ( 37 min )

Creeping doubts about a Fed shift to cutting interest rates are taking the wind out of the rally's sails.  ( 35 min )

Asian stocks slumped on Monday, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index hitting its lowest level of the year. The markets have taken a hit on concerns that China's economy can't comeback from a slowdown that has hit sectors from tech to real estate. The Hang Seng Index fell 1.1%, marking six out of seven  ( 16 min )

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Talk about skyrocketing airline prices. Alaska Air agreed to pay roughly $1 billion for Hawaiian Airlines, quadruple the $250 million that the Honolulu-based carrier was worth on the stock market on Fri  ( 24 min )

Alaska Air agreed to acquire Hawaiian Airlines in a $1 billion deal that would create the fifth-largest U.S. domestic airline and Spotify shares moved higher after it announced a 17% cut to its workforce. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 19 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Central clearinghouses that hold over $1 trillion in liquid assets may exacerbate periods of financial stress, creating “margin spirals” that can push down asset prices, according to researchers from the Bank for International Settlements.Most Read from BloombergHow Suspects Laundered Billions in Singapore for YearsBonds Retreat as Doubts Over Rate Cuts Creep In: Markets WrapBitcoin Surges Past $42,000 as Crypto Rally Gathers SteamHere’s How to Invest in Gold as It Hits an All-Tim  ( 35 min )

You can't avoid taxes when making a Roth IRA conversion, but there are strategies to reduce your tax burden if the circumstances are right. When you convert money from a pre-tax account, such as a 401(k) or an IRA, to a post-tax Roth IRA, you must pay income taxes on the full value of the […] The post I Want to Convert $500k in My 401(k) to a Roth IRA. How Do I Avoid Paying Taxes? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 36 min )

Bitcoin’s rebound, Spotify Lays Off Staff, Alaska Air Unveils $1.9 Billion Deal for Hawaiian Airlines, and other news to start your day.  ( 40 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- While corporate insiders are increasingly betting on shares of their own firms, bosses at the S&P 500’s best-performing company are cashing in.Most Read from BloombergHow Suspects Laundered Billions in Singapore for YearsBonds Retreat as Doubts Over Rate Cuts Creep In: Markets WrapBitcoin Surges Past $42,000 as Crypto Rally Gathers SteamHere’s How to Invest in Gold as It Hits an All-Time HighAlaska Air Agrees to Buy Hawaiian in $1.9 Billion DealNvidia Corp. executives and director  ( 35 min )

AMD and Intel are pushing new AI chips into the market, but Nvidia’s dominance will be hard to crack.  ( 29 min )

Here are the stocks poised to make moves on Monday.  ( 24 min )

Alaska Air Group has agreed to buy Hawaiian Airlines parent in a deal worth $1.9 billion but the news is having a dramatically different effect on the stocks.  ( 23 min )

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The S&P 500's feverish late-year rally has brought the index to its highest level of 2023, leaving it just 4.2% away from the all-time peak reached in January 2022. A close above 4,796.56 on the S&P 500 would confirm that the index has been in a bull market since bottoming out on Oct. 12, 2022, by one commonly used definition. A look at bull markets of the past suggests that investors should expect stocks to take a breather before marching higher.  ( 35 min )

Roche said it would buy California-based biotechnology company Carmot Therapeutics for up to $3.1 billion, tapping assets it says have the potential to treat obesity in patients with and without diabetes.  ( 27 min )

U.S. Federal Reserve officials appear on track to end the year with interest rate hikes as a thing of the past but with a coming challenge over when and how to signal a turn to rate cuts that investors, politicians and the public may demand before the central bank is ready. A closely watched gauge of underlying inflation remains at 3.5% year-over-year, significantly above the Fed's 2% target, policymakers still worry about its resurgence in a low-unemployment economy, and officials' rhetoric points more to an extended rates plateau or even another hike. But the hawkish tilt in their words is also a way to keep options open at a time of uncertainty even as the outlook has made Fed officials increasingly confident that the federal funds rate range of 5.25% to 5.5% in place since July is enough to take some steam out of the economy and lower inflation the rest of the way.  ( 36 min )

GM looks to shift back into overdrive with investors.  ( 37 min )

Gold prices dropped back from record highs early on Monday. Some analysts are skeptical of further gains for the precious metal.  ( 19 min )

Leading contenders for the helm of one of the world’s biggest healthcare companies are pharmaceuticals chief Jennifer Taubert and CFO Joseph Wolk.  ( 29 min )

Electric vehicle maker Nio has been added to a Chinese industry ministry database permitting companies to produce vehicles in the country, according to the ministry's website. The website gave no details on whether or when a manufacturing licence was granted to Nio, which has since 2018 partnered with Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group (JAC) to produce electric vehicles on a contract basis. Nio said in response to a Reuters query that it currently had no information to share.  ( 34 min )

The cuts are equivalent to about 1,500 jobs and is the third round of layoffs this year.  ( 21 min )

Brent is forecast to rise to an annual average of $85 a barrel in 2024, according to BMI, adding it expected a sharp slowdown in developed economies in the first half which will put prices under heavy pressure; while in the second half, as global growth passes its nadir, sentiment will strengthen, positioning Brent for healthy gains.  ( 27 min )

(Bloomberg) -- US stocks are headed for a rocky end to the year after rallying in November as bond yields fluctuate, according to Morgan Stanley’s Michael Wilson.Most Read from BloombergHow Suspects Laundered Billions in Singapore for YearsBonds Pull Back While Bitcoin Tops $41,000: Markets WrapBitcoin Scales $41,000 to 19-Month High on ETF Hopes, Fed BetsHere’s How to Invest in Gold as It Hits an All-Time HighAlaska Air Agrees to Buy Hawaiian in $1.9 Billion DealThe strategist — who remained br  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A rapidly rising retail investor base and resurgent foreign inflows have put India’s stock market — the world’s fifth biggest — within striking distance of an unprecedented $4 trillion valuation.Most Read from BloombergHow Suspects Laundered Billions in Singapore for YearsBitcoin Scales $41,000 to 19-Month High on ETF Hopes, Fed BetsEuropean Stocks Slide with Treasuries; Gold Falls: Markets WrapHere’s How to Invest in Gold as It Hits an All-Time HighAlaska Air Agrees to Buy Hawaii  ( 36 min )

Gold prices softened, having spiked during Asian trading hours and after hitting a new record high on Friday. “Markets are pricing in several key interest rate cuts for next year–not only in the U.S. but also in Europe,” Heraeus said.  ( 27 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Roche Holding AG agreed to buy Carmot Therapeutics Inc., developer of a new kind of weight-loss treatment that’s the hottest commodity in the pharma industry, in a deal that could eventually push the Swiss drugmaker into competition with European rival Novo Nordisk A/S.Most Read from BloombergHow Suspects Laundered Billions in Singapore for YearsBitcoin Hits $40,000 Level for the First Time Since May 2022Treasuries Fall as Gold Pares Gain, Stocks Mixed: Markets WrapAlaska Air Agre  ( 35 min )

(Bloomberg) -- China Evergrande Group won breathing room to strike a restructuring agreement with creditors after a Hong Kong court again pushed back a decision on whether the world’s most-indebted property developer should be wound up. Most Read from BloombergHow Suspects Laundered Billions in Singapore for YearsBonds Pull Back While Bitcoin Tops $41,000: Markets WrapBitcoin Scales $41,000 to 19-Month High on ETF Hopes, Fed BetsHere’s How to Invest in Gold as It Hits an All-Time HighAlaska Air  ( 36 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Spotify Technology SA said it will cut headcount by 17% as the company confronts slower growth. Most Read from BloombergHow Suspects Laundered Billions in Singapore for YearsBitcoin Hits $40,000 Level for the First Time Since May 2022Treasuries Fall as Gold Pares Gain, Stocks Mixed: Markets WrapAlaska Air Agrees to Buy Hawaiian in $1.9 Billion DealHere’s How to Invest in Gold as It Hits an All-Time HighImpacted employees will be notified on Monday and meet with human resources by  ( 33 min )

The U.S.-China rivalry over semiconductor technology is upending the chips sector. There are five stocks set to benefit and that are better placed than Intel, Citi says.  ( 25 min )

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Oil failed to sustain an early rally that followed news of attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea. Notably, oil prices lost early gains and Brent eased around 57 cents to $78.31 a barrel amid doubts that OPEC+ would be able to maintain planned output cuts, particularly by some African countries. At the same time, U.S. oil output is at record levels above 13 million barrels a day and rig counts are still rising.  ( 35 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Bitcoin has jumped more than 140% this year to outstrip other investments like stocks and gold, and optimism for further gains is high.Most Read from BloombergBitcoin Hits $40,000 Level for the First Time Since May 2022Alaska Air Agrees to Buy Hawaiian in $1.9 Billion DealHow Suspects Laundered Billions in Singapore for YearsUS Warns Iran-Backed Houthis After Attacks on Red Sea ShippingKISS Avatars Go On Tour After Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons RetireIts stellar performance comes aft  ( 34 min )

Asian shares traded mixed Monday as investors awaited a slew of U.S. economic data set for release later in the week. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 shed 0.8% in morning trading to 33,159.03. Hong Kong's Hang Seng lost 0.6% to 16,736.45, while the Shanghai Composite edged down less than 0.1% to 3,029.42.  ( 35 min )

Gold prices bolted to an all-time high above $2,100 per ounce on Monday as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's remarks elevated traders' confidence that the U.S. central bank could cut interest rates early next year. Lower interest rates reduce the opportunity cost of holding a non-interest-bearing bullion. U.S. gold futures rose nearly 1% to $2,107.60.  ( 34 min )

Electric vehicles are one of the main characters in this newsletter, so I thought it would be worth noting a less visible — yet fundamental — aspect of the EV storyline here in North America. The long-awaited guidance disqualifies EVs from the tax credit if any of the battery components are made or assembled by a foreign entity of concern such as China, Iran, Russia and North Korea. Importantly, the departments go further to clarify how they determine what is a "foreign entity of concern," or FEOC.  ( 38 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Oil advanced after a six-week run of losses on speculation that the Federal Reserve is done raising interest rates and the possibility that US sanctions on Venezuelan supply could be tightened up once again. Most Read from BloombergAlaska Air Agrees to Buy Hawaiian in $1.9 Billion DealKISS Avatars Go On Tour After Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons RetireUS Warns Iran-Backed Houthis After Attacks on Red Sea ShippingEerie Calm in S&P 500 Signals Historic Rally Has Staying PowerBill Gates S  ( 33 min )

A lawyer for embattled property developer China Evergrande Group on Monday sought adjournment of a Hong Kong court's hearing of a liquidation petition, saying no creditors were "actively seeking" a winding up. Evergrande, the world's most indebted property developer with more than $300 billion of total liabilities, defaulted on its offshore debt in late 2021 and became the poster child of a debt crisis that has since engulfed China's property sector. The liquidation hearing resumed in the Hong Kong court on Monday amid uncertainty about whether the developer would be able to submit a "concrete" debt restructuring proposal, as ordered by the court in October.  ( 34 min )

Oil futures rose on Monday as geopolitical tension in the Middle East returned to focus, spurring concerns about supply from the region, but uncertainty over OPEC+ voluntary output cuts and global fuel demand growth clouded the sector's outlook. Brent crude futures climbed 28 cents, or 0.4%, to $79.16 a barrel by 0018 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were at $74.36 a barrel, up 29 cents, or 0.4%. "A re-emergence of geopolitical tension over the weekend has come to the aid of an ailing crude oil price on the reopen this morning," IG markets analyst Tony Sycamore said.  ( 34 min )

Alaska Airlines will inherit a cargo business for Amazon as part of its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines. The post Alaska Airlines to fly Amazon packages after completing Hawaiian buy appeared first on FreightWaves.  ( 36 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The analyst who predicted the troubles that cascaded through China’s regional banks four years ago now has similar warning for the nation’s $2.9 trillion trust industry. Most Read from BloombergAlaska Air Agrees to Buy Hawaiian in $1.9 Billion DealKISS Avatars Go On Tour After Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons RetireUS Warns Iran-Backed Houthis After Attacks on Red Sea ShippingEerie Calm in S&P 500 Signals Historic Rally Has Staying PowerBill Gates Says Chances of Meeting 2C Warming Goal  ( 34 min )

The S&P 500 slid 0.5% on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, starting the first full week of December in the red amid questions about whether the November rally can continue.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities lost ground at midday on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023 as tech stocks fell to start the week after Friday's gains.  ( 1 min )

These two stocks and one ETF made notable moves on Friday. Here's Why.  ( 1 min )

Stock futures fell in premarket trading Monday while Bitcoin surged and gold traded at a record high at the outset of a week chock full of labor market data that could bolster or undermine expectations for a more dovish Fed.  ( 1 min )

Alaska Air agreed to acquire Hawaiian Airlines in a $1 billion deal that would create the fifth-largest U.S. domestic airline and Spotify shares moved higher after it announced a 17% cut to its workforce. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 1 min )

Uber shares rallied on news that the company will join the S&P 500 Index, whose stocks receive support from the proliferation of funds and ETFs tracking it.  ( 1 min )

Shares of Carvana jumped following an upgrade and a big price target hike from J.P. Morgan analysts.  ( 1 min )

Analysts at Mizuho Securities upgraded General Motors stock and raised their price target for it as the firm pointed out several catalysts for growth.  ( 1 min )

Roche is moving into the lucrative weight-loss drug market by buying privately held Carmot Therapeutics for $2.7 billion.  ( 1 min )

Although the space-flight company has said it has sufficient cash on hand until 2026, some analysts anticipate the need for a cash infusion by mid-2025. Virgin's stock was down about 15% midday Monday after founder Richard Branson said it wasn't getting his money.  ( 1 min )

Spotify shares surged as it moved to lay off 17% of its workforce in a third round of job cuts as it attempts to contain costs.  ( 1 min )

Alaska Airlines shares dropped and Hawaiian Airlines shares soared after a $1.9 billion merger announcement, which may face opposition from U.S. regulators.  ( 1 min )

Nederland en andere EU-landen hebben Polen aangesproken op de grensblokkades voor Oekraïense vrachtwagenchauffeurs bij de Pools-Oekraïense grens. Die moeten "zo snel mogelijk" uit de weg, vinden demissionair minister Mark Harbers van Infrastructuur en "een groot aantal" medestanders.  ( 9 min )

De Zwitserse private bank Pictet biecht op klanten in de Verenigde Staten te hebben geholpen om belasting te ontduiken. Meer dan 5,6 miljard dollar (zo'n 5,2 miljard euro) bleef zo verborgen voor federale belastingdienst IRS.  ( 8 min )

Spotify heeft maandagochtend de grootste reorganisatie in zijn geschiedenis aangekondigd. Ruim vijftienhonderd mensen verliezen hun baan. Maar de muziekdienst draait al zeventien jaar verlies. Waarom wordt juist nu ingegrepen?  ( 10 min )

Zo goed als alle cadeautjes zijn dit jaar op tijd binnen voor Pakjesavond, verwachten pakketbezorgers PostNL en DHL. Vrijwel alle pakjes zijn binnen twee dagen bij de klant binnengekomen.  ( 8 min )

Een vrouw die een bruidsjurk paste werd voor twee spiegels gefotografeerd met een iPhone 12. Bij het terugkijken zag ze zichzelf in drie poses op één foto. Ze schrok. Hoe kon dit? Na een maand is het mysterie eindelijk opgelost.  ( 10 min )

Als het goed is, ontving je maandag om 12.00 uur een testbericht van NL-Alert. Het alarmsysteem moet iedere Nederlander kunnen waarschuwen bij noodsituaties. Dit moet je erover weten.  ( 10 min )

Als het goed is, ontving je maandag om 12.00 uur een testbericht van NL-Alert. Het alarmsysteem moet iedere Nederlander kunnen waarschuwen bij noodsituaties. Dit moet je erover weten.  ( 9 min )

Het Chinese vastgoedconcern Evergrande krijgt onverwacht langer de tijd om met een reddingsplan te komen. Eén van de schuldeisers heeft zijn verzoek ingetrokken tot onmiddelijke liquidatie.  ( 10 min )

Wie nu zonnepanelen koopt, heeft de investering volgens Milieu Centraal binnen zo'n zes jaar terugverdiend. Dat is twee jaar sneller dan aan het begin van 2023, toen zonnepanelen nog veel duurder waren.  ( 9 min )

Muziekdienst Spotify heeft maandagochtend de derde en tot nu toe grootste reorganisatie aangekondigd om kosten te besparen. Daarbij verliest 17 procent van het personeel zijn baan. Dat komt neer op ruim vijftienhonderd medewerkers.  ( 9 min )

Supermarkten, stations, scholen en vliegvelden moeten in de komende jaren duizenden nieuwe statiegeldmachines en andere inleverpunten krijgen. Dat staat in een nieuw plan van de afvalbranche, die eerder vanwege rondslingerende flesjes een tik op de vingers heeft gekregen.  ( 9 min )

De goudprijs is maandag gestegen naar een ongekend hoogtepunt. Dat komt vooral doordat de dollar minder waard wordt. De prijs van het edelmetaal steeg tot 2.135 dollar per troy ounce (31,1 gram).  ( 9 min )

Op 1 januari verandert er het een en ander voor mensen die een woning willen kopen. Zo kunnen alleenstaanden meer lenen om een huis te kopen en gaat de grens van de Nationale Hypotheek Garantie verder omhoog. Wat betekent dit voor woningzoekenden?  ( 10 min )

Kunstkerstbomen zijn dit jaar iets goedkoper dan vorig jaar. Desondanks verwachten telers en tuincentra dat ook de echte boom met hier en daar een scheve tak populair blijft. "Je geeft je liefde toch geen plastic rozen?"  ( 5 min )

De omzet in de auto- en motorbranche is in het derde kwartaal minder hard gestegen dan in het tweede kwartaal.  ( 8 min )

Op 1 januari verandert er het een en ander voor mensen die een woning willen kopen. Zo kunnen alleenstaanden meer lenen om een huis te kopen en gaat de grens van de Nationale Hypotheek Garantie verder omhoog. Wat betekent dit voor woningzoekenden?  ( 10 min )

Kunstkerstbomen zijn dit jaar iets goedkoper dan vorig jaar. Desondanks verwachten telers en tuincentra dat ook de echte boom met hier en daar een scheve tak populair blijft. "Je geeft je liefde toch geen plastic rozen?"  ( 11 min )

Steeds meer bedrijven proberen de werkdruk te verlagen door het aantal taken te verminderen. Toch blijven de problemen groot vanwege het personeelstekort en het oplopende ziekteverzuim. Er wordt te veel verwacht van mensen, die het privé bovendien drukker hebben.  ( 10 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Gold rose to a record, buoyed by softening US economic data and dovish commentary by Federal Reserve officials that’s spurred investors to bet on rate cuts early next year.Most Read from BloombergAlaska Air Agrees to Buy Hawaiian in $1.9 Billion DealKISS Avatars Go On Tour After Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons RetireUS Warns Iran-Backed Houthis After Attacks on Red Sea ShippingEerie Calm in S&P 500 Signals Historic Rally Has Staying PowerSurprise Call Shocks Staid Corner of Bond Market  ( 33 min )

The IRS is raising the interest penalty for underpayment of estimated taxes, with taxpayers who are self-employed or work as independent contractors urged to be vigilant.  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Bitcoin hit $40,000 for the first time since May 2022 as the largest digital asset extended this year’s rebound on expectations of interest-rate reductions and greater demand from exchange-traded funds.Most Read from BloombergAlaska Air Agrees to Buy Hawaiian in $1.9 Billion DealKISS Avatars Go On Tour After Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons RetireUS Warns Iran-Backed Houthis After Attacks on Red Sea ShippingEerie Calm in S&P 500 Signals Historic Rally Has Staying PowerSurprise Call Shoc  ( 33 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Leveraged exchange-traded funds are so popular among South Korean retail investors that they own more than 20% of some of the most high-profile ones listed in the US.Most Read from BloombergAlaska Air Agrees to Buy Hawaiian in $1.9 Billion DealKISS Avatars Go On Tour After Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons RetireBitcoin Hits $40,000 Level for the First Time Since May 2022US Warns Iran-Backed Houthis After Attacks on Red Sea ShippingEerie Calm in S&P 500 Signals Historic Rally Has Staying  ( 35 min )

Bitcoin has broken above $40,000 for the first time this year as it rides a wave of momentum on broad enthusiasm about U.S. interest rate cuts and as traders anticipate the imminent approval of U.S.-stockmarket traded bitcoin funds. A 50% rally since mid-October has "seemed to mark a decisive shift away from the bearishness of 2022 and early 2023," said Justin d'Anethan - head of business development for Asia-Pacific at Keyrock, a digital assets market making firm. Reports in October that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission won't appeal a court ruling that found the agency had been wrong to reject an exchange-traded fund application have also driven bets that an eventual approval is nigh.  ( 33 min )

As the Fed fights inflation, the gap between the cost of home ownership and the cost of renting has reached an unprecedented high.  ( 33 min )

An attack on an American warship and commercial vessels in the Red Sea on Sunday risks reigniting investor worries about a widening of the war between Israel and Hamas, potentially complicating the outlook for a rally that saw U.S. stocks crest a fresh closing high for the year last week. The Pentagon said it was aware of reports regarding attacks on an American warship and commercial vessels in the Red Sea on Sunday, while Yemen's Houthi group claimed drone and missile attacks on two Israeli vessels in the area. Quincy Krosby, chief global strategist at LPL Financial, said a widening conflict could push some investors to take profits on the recent rally in stocks.  ( 35 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Alaska Air Group Inc. has agreed to buy rival Hawaiian Holdings Inc. in a $1.9 billion cash and debt deal, challenging the Biden administration’s aggressive stance on mergers that has already derailed one partnership between carriers.Most Read from BloombergAlaska Air Agrees to Buy Hawaiian in $1.9 Billion DealKISS Avatars Go On Tour After Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons RetireUS Warns Iran-Backed Houthis After Attacks on Red Sea ShippingEerie Calm in S&P 500 Signals Historic Rally Has  ( 36 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks are set to climb in early trading as markets parse Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s reminder that policymakers are in no hurry to ease interest rates.Most Read from BloombergKISS Avatars Go On Tour After Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons RetireAlaska Air Agrees to Buy Hawaiian in $1.9 Billion DealHouthis Say They Targeted Two Israeli Vessels in Red SeaSurprise Call Shocks Staid Corner of Bond Market: Credit WeeklyIsrael, Threatened by Hezbollah, Seeks Solution for Empty  ( 36 min )

Asian markets are poised to start the week on the front foot, emboldened by Wall Street's late rally on Friday and plunge in U.S. rate expectations after Fed Chair Jerome Powell gave the clearest signal yet that the Fed is done raising interest rates and could soon move to cut them. The two-year U.S. Treasury yield slumped 40 basis points last week - its steepest fall since March - and the implied rate on December 2024 'SOFR' futures on Friday fell below 4% for the first time. Many will argue that the U.S. bond and rates markets have gotten far too carried away, and that the Fed will not ease so quickly and aggressively next year.  ( 34 min )

A key to success in the stock market is a touch of foresight. Not quite precognition, but an ability to spot and put together clues and trends, to discern the ‘next big thing’ before it hits. This is true in every stock sector, but today we’ll focus on biotech. The biotech firms have famously high product lead times, paired with equally high overhead expenses; it’s a combination that would make them unlikely investments, except that when a drug is approved, it can turn into a blockbuster. Succes  ( 37 min )

(Bloomberg) -- One of the chipmaking industry’s small but indispensable suppliers is sinking deeper in debt because it’s refusing to raise prices to cover mounting capex costs.Most Read from BloombergAlaska Air Agrees to Buy Hawaiian in $1.9 Billion DealKISS Avatars Go On Tour After Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons RetireBitcoin Hits $40,000 Level for the First Time Since May 2022US Warns Iran-Backed Houthis After Attacks on Red Sea ShippingEerie Calm in S&P 500 Signals Historic Rally Has Staying Powe  ( 35 min )

Alaska Air Group said Sunday it agreed to buy Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9 billion deal including debt. The combined company would keep both airlines' brands, which call the 49th and 50th states their homes. Alaska will pay $18 in cash for each share of Hawaiian, whose stock closed Friday at $4.86.  ( 34 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- A torrid bond-market rally shows traders are convinced the Federal Reserve’s rate-rising cycle is over. The debate now turns to when central bankers start cutting, and by how much.Most Read from BloombergKISS Avatars Go On Tour After Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons RetireSurprise Call Shocks Staid Corner of Bond Market: Credit WeeklyIsrael, Threatened by Hezbollah, Seeks Solution for Empty NorthHouthis Say They Targeted Two Israeli Vessels in Red SeaIndia Election Latest: Congress Lame  ( 36 min )

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Don't try to figure out why Tesla is valued like it is or why GM shares trade for less than one-quarter of the S&P 500 multiple. You'll lose your mind.  ( 28 min )

Coming up this week: November unemployment numbers, updates on consumer credit, and earnings reports from GameStop, LuLulemon, Broadcom, and others.  ( 21 min )

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A new UBS report shows that new billionaires in 2023 accumulated the majority of wealth by inheritance, not entrepreneurship, a trend that wealth managers see continuing.  ( 20 min )

The November jobs report will put the recent market rally to the test.  ( 38 min )

Nothing like a new pilot deal for the holidays.  ( 34 min )

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I am in a quandary about how to invest $750,000 that’s in my 401(k). I'm 67 years old, retired and I have not started taking Social Security yet. What is the best way to preserve this money for the rest of my life that doesn't have high fees? -Terry As you know, the big challenge […] The post Ask an Advisor: I’m 67 with $750K in a 401(k). How Can I Preserve This Money for the Rest of My Life? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 37 min )

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Retirees will be paying more for Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024. Here's why.  ( 36 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Beneath the adrenaline rush of November’s stock-market surge is an eerie calm that points to more gains for equities investors, at least through the end of the year.Most Read from BloombergSurprise Call Shocks Staid Corner of Bond Market: Credit WeeklyExxon Among 50 Oil Producers in Controversial Climate Pact at COP28KISS Avatars Go On Tour After Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons RetireIndia Election Latest: Congress Laments Its Disappointing ResultIsrael Risks ‘Strategic Defeat’ If It D  ( 36 min )

It’s that time of year when Wall Street’s top strategists tell clients where they see the stock market heading in the year ahead. Typically, the average forecast for the group predicts the S&P 500 climbing by about 10%, which is in line with historical averages.  ( 44 min )

Chase could be the best partner for Apple Card, a report proposes, with previous history between the bank and the iPhone maker seemingly making it the best possible successor to Goldman Sachs for Apple's credit-based service.  ( 34 min )

Mortgage rates have scaled back more than a half-point in the last five weeks.  ( 35 min )

The justices will debate the meaning of “income” under the 16th Amendment.  ( 30 min )

A mutual-funds rating company changed its methodology over a decade ago, and that apparently has made all the difference.  ( 28 min )

Investor-protection advocates say many belong to risky small companies that should be on the OTC market.  ( 28 min )